OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. \u2013 Two 18-year-old men have been charged with assault with intent to murder in connection with a December shooting at an Oakland County apartment complex that left a 23-year-old man wounded.<\/p>\n
Police have identified the suspects as Ricardo Johnson and Carmelo Buckles, both 18.<\/p>\n
The shooting<\/p>\n
Officials said officers responded around 5 p.m. Dec. 26, 2025, to River\u2019s Edge Apartments in Waterford Township on a report of a shooting. <\/p>\n
When officers arrived, they found a 23-year-old resident suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest on the exterior steps of an apartment building.<\/p>\n
Police said the victim told investigators he had been shot by a friend of his roommate. <\/p>\n
He was treated at the scene before being transported to McLaren Oakland Hospital by the Waterford Regional Fire Department.<\/p>\n
Police allege Johnson and Buckles acted together to force their way into the victim\u2019s bedroom, where the shooting occurred. <\/p>\n
Officials said the victim returned fire after being shot, striking Buckles in the hand. <\/p>\n
Police said Buckles left DNA evidence at the scene before both suspects fled.<\/p>\n
Arrests, charges<\/p>\n
Officials said Buckles was located at a Detroit-area hospital the night of the shooting and taken into custody. <\/p>\n
Police said Johnson was also found and interviewed by detectives later that night. <\/p>\n
Officials said both were released while investigators awaited forensic testing and continued the investigation.<\/p>\n
On April 7, 2026, the Oakland County Prosecutor\u2019s Office charged both men with assault with intent to murder, a felony punishable by up to life in prison, and felony firearm, which carries a mandatory two-year sentence to be served consecutively with any sentence imposed for the underlying felony.<\/p>\n
Buckles was arrested on June 4 with assistance from the Detroit Police Department. <\/p>\n
He was arraigned in 51st District Court, where his bond was set at $5 million cash or surety.<\/p>\n
Johnson was arrested on July 8 with assistance from the Oakland County Sheriff\u2019s Office Fugitive Apprehension Team. <\/p>\n
He was also arraigned, and his bond was set at $5 million cash or surety.<\/p>\n
Both defendants are scheduled to appear in 51st District Court on July 21 for a probable cause conference.<\/p>\n
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