NOVI, Mich. (WXYZ) \u2014 A 65-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a Commerce Township restaurant manager outside his workplace appeared in court Thursday, facing multiple charges, including first-degree murder.<\/p>\n
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Man charged with first-degree murder in Commerce Township restaurant shooting<\/p>\n
Tonin Pjetri is charged with the death of 44-year-old Francesk “Franco” Shkambi, who was shot Sunday night outside Prime 7 Bar & Restaurant in Commerce Township, where he was a manager.<\/p>\n
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During a brief arraignment at 52-1 District Court Thursday, Pjetri stood mute. Judge Michael Bosnic denied bond.<\/p>\n
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Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said the two men knew each other and had an ongoing disagreement that escalated to violence.<\/p>\n
“The two individuals…did know each other. Apparently, there was some kind of a disagreement that had occurred between them, and it came to a head tragically at the restaurant,” Bouchard said.<\/p>\n
Pjetri turned himself in to police shortly after the shooting in Farmington Hills.<\/p>\n
“We were gonna find this person one way or another, and I think he made a determination to turn himself in,” Sheriff Bouchard said.<\/p>\n
During court proceedings, a pre-trial investigator revealed more details about their relationship.<\/p>\n
“Francesk Shkambi and Mr. Pjetri are friends; they have known each other for several years,” said Tiara Cruz, a pre-trial investigator with Oakland County Community Corrections.<\/p>\n
Pjetri was described in court as a retired father of two. He was charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm.<\/p>\n
Bouchard said more details about the exact nature of their disagreement should be revealed in future proceedings.<\/p>\n
Shkambi’s family said loved ones have flown in from their home country of Albania for funeral arrangements this weekend.<\/p>\n
“We have to have better resolution in society. Now we have two families that will never be the same,” Bouchard added.<\/p>\n
Pjetri is due back in court on December 3.<\/p>\n
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