Neighbor’s Tragedy Heads to Trial | Detroit News

Devereaux Johnson, the Canton Township man accused of fatally shooting neighbor Nathan Morris in August 2024, has been declared mentally competent to stand trial — setting the stage for his February 1st court date. The confrontation allegedly began over a mulch dispute, with Morris reportedly trying to de-escalate before being shot. Video evidence shows Morris with hands up at the time. Johnson faces first-degree murder, firearm charges, and claims self-defense — even interrupting court to complain about his lawyer and delayed proceedings. Morris, a local Republican political figure and father of two, is now gone, leaving the community reeling as the trial looms. 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/5c8b2a8dbb5b9d96