SAGINAW, Mich. — A teenager in Saginaw Township is facing serious charges as an adult after allegedly opening fire on three women during a daylight confrontation, prompting widespread concern in the community.
The incident unfolded at approximately 3:45 p.m. on January 26 when police received multiple calls about a brawl involving three females near a parked van at the intersection of Churchill Lane and Weiss Street. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a male suspect approach the van and fire a handgun toward the group of women.
Authorities have indicated that the three women—two aged 17 and one 21—were able to evade injury as they fled the scene. However, the gunshots struck a nearby apartment complex and a local business, Auto Value, though no injuries were reported to people inside those buildings.
Prosecutors allege that the shooting incident was captured on video, which may serve as critical evidence in the case. After the shooting, the suspect retreated to a nearby apartment, prompting a swift response from law enforcement, who established a secure perimeter around the area. Officers recovered six spent shell casings from a 9mm handgun during their investigation.
Law enforcement identified the suspect as 17-year-old Aundres M. Lee, who had reportedly fled the scene prior to their arrival. With assistance from family members, authorities located Lee, who surrendered around 7:30 p.m. the same evening.
Following his arrest, police executed a search warrant at Lee’s residence on Weiss Street. There, they discovered a Ruger 9mm pistol, a KelTec SUB-2000 firearm, and various rounds of ammunition in his bedroom, according to prosecutors. Additionally, officers found several packaged crack cocaine rocks and a digital scale, leading to further charges.
Lee was arraigned on January 28 in Saginaw County District Court, where he faced multiple charges including three counts of assault with intent to murder, four counts of felony firearm possession, and one count of carrying a dangerous weapon unlawfully. The prosecution described the severity of the first charge as imposing a potential life sentence.
During the arraignment, Assistant Prosecutor Brooke Kozlowski emphasized the need for a high bond, suggesting $600,000 due to Lee’s perceived risks to public safety and potential flight. She noted his connections to Detroit and Wayne County, indicating possible motives for fleeing to Saginaw Township.
Records show that Lee had previous legal troubles, including charges for carrying a concealed weapon and resisting police in Wayne County last March, from which he had recently completed probation. In contrast, Lee’s defense attorney argued for a lower bond, stating that Lee has deep ties to the Saginaw area and had only spent about a year and a half away from it.
Supporters crowded the courtroom during the proceedings, indicating a network of family backing Lee. Judge Terry L. Clark ultimately set Lee’s bond at $775,000 and scheduled a preliminary examination for February 17. The community is now left to grapple with the implications of this violent incident and the ongoing legal matters surrounding it.