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November 10, 2026
LANSING – Today, Nicholas K. Wilson, Jr., 19, of Detroit, was arraigned in the 22nd District Court in Inkster on 10 felony charges, including Second-Degree Murder, Fleeing and Eluding, and multiple weapons charges, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
In April 2026, law enforcement officers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrived at an Inkster residence to execute a search warrant. Preceding the execution of the search warrant, Wilson is alleged to have fled the residence in an SUV, nearly striking an officer’s vehicle and fleeing the residence at high speed. At the intersection of Parkwood and Middlebelt, Wilson crashed his vehicle into another and, allegedly, exited his vehicle and continued to flee on foot toward a nearby apartment complex. Pursuing MSP Troopers fired at Wilson, believing Wilson to be carrying a firearm, striking him twice in his lower body. The Troopers were then able to effectuate his arrest. The driver of the vehicle struck by Wilson was temporarily trapped inside his vehicle and later died from injuries caused by the crash.
Wilson was allegedly found to be carrying two handguns. The Department of Attorney General reviewed the shooting of Wilson by MSP Troopers and found their use of force justified under the law.
“This tragic end shows the worst that can happen when suspects flee at high speeds on busy roadways,” said Attorney General Nessel. “Putting law enforcement and so many members of the public in danger is unacceptable, and we will hold this defendant accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”
Nicholas K. Wilson, Jr. is charged with:
Wilson will next appear before the 22nd District Court for a probable cause conference on November 18th.
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Please note: For all criminal proceedings, a criminal charge is merely an allegation. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. The Department does not provide booking photos.
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*Correction: a prior version of this press release misspelled the last name of defendant Mario Alexis Rodriguez-Barraza