Mid-Michigan man charged after threatening to shoot Democrats at Biden inauguration
Updated Jan 26, 2021;
OWOSSO, MI An Owosso man has been charged after police say he threatened to shoot Democrats and other individuals in the nation’s capital during the inauguration of President Joe Biden.
Richard Maurer, 65, was arraigned Jan. 22 in Shiawassee County District Court on a single count of false report or threat of terrorism, a felony charge that carries a potential 20-year prison term.
Owosso Public Safety was informed Jan. 16 that the Federal Bureau of Investigation was looking into Maurer who police say made threats against individuals in Washington D.C, police Chief Kevin Lenkart said.
Owosso Boy Dies From Gunshot, Cherry Wants Lock-Up Law in Homes
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A 3-year-old Owosso boy has died after accidentally shooting himself on Friday. A Michigan State Representative hopes new legislation can prevent more tragedies by requiring guns to be locked up in homes with small children.
Police were called to a residence in Owosso shortly after noon on Friday (1/22) and found the toddler suffering from a gunshot wound. Medical personnel began providing life-saving measures but the boy was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Owosso Public Safety Director Kevin Lenkart says it appears that the boy accidentally shot himself, according to WILX.