Man Sentenced for Gun Violence at Dispensary | Detroit News

Fifty-seven-year-old Abel Rivard from Roseville is facing 2 to 30 years in prison after pleading no contest to assault with intent to murder and a mandatory two-year felony firearm charge. The violent incident occurred at King of Budz cannabis dispensary in May 2025, when Rivard pulled a gun and shot a man in the parking lot as he got into his car — the victim survived. Prosecutors, pushing for a 6-11 year sentence, emphasized accountability for gun violence in public spaces, sending a clear message that escalating conflicts with weapons carry severe, lasting consequences. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fc0b2e298baf12a1