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Detroit Parents Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Infant Son
Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Lolita Morgan, 28, and Mandel Berryman, 50, both of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of their 11-month-old son.
On June 7, 2023, at approximately 7:35 p.m., at a residence in the 640 block of Tennessee Street in Detroit, it is alleged that Defendant Morgan's 6-year-old son found an unsecured handgun in the home and fired it, striking the infant in the face and shoulder. The child was privately transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Lolita Morgan has been charged with one count of Second-Degree Child Abuse and one count of Possession of a Pistol without a License. *
Mandel Berryman has been charged with one count of Second-Degree Child Abuse, one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and one count of Felony Firearm. *
"Children and unsafely stored guns simply do not mix," said Prosecutor Kym Worthy. "I have been saying this repeatedly for eight years. We now have statewide legislation that directly addresses this issue that will go into effect next year. But now, right now, right this very minute, we can save the lives of children by just taking a few moments and putting your weapons out of any possible reach of children. Please!"
They were arraigned this afternoon in 36th District Court before Magistrate Malaika Ramsey-Heath. Both defendants were given a $50,000 cash/surety bond with a GPS tether.
A bond re-determination hearing is scheduled for June 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., before Judge William McConico. The Probable Cause Conference is scheduled for July 5, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., and the Preliminary Examination is scheduled for July 12, 2023, at 8:45 a.m., before Judge Kenneth King. Please request a photograph of the defendants from the Detroit Police Department.
*The charges are allegations and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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