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Michigan Man Fatally Shot Man He Believed Stole His Dog

Michigan Man Thought Dog Stolen, so He Fatally Shot Suspect
Source: UNSPLASH

Michigan man fatally shot another man who he thought stole his dog.

Sept. 19 2023, Published 6:30 p.m. ET

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A man in Michigan thought his dog was stolen, so he fatally shot the man he thought stole the dog. Now, he will serve a sentence of up to 50 years in prison for the murder, RadarOnline.com has learned.

Around 12:20 a.m. on Sept. 21, 2021, police were called to LakeView Apartments in Kalamazoo regarding a shooting, as Front Page Detectives reported.

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Michigan Man Thought Dog Stolen, so He Fatally Shot Suspect
Source: UNSPLASH

Police were called to an apartment complex in Kalamazoo regarding a shooting.

Once at the scene, officers found 23-year-old Collin Mitchell lying on the ground outside his apartment with an apparent gunshot wound.

Responding medical personnel unsuccessfully attempted rescue efforts.

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Michigan Man Thought Dog Stolen, so He Fatally Shot Suspect
Source: UNSPLASH

Once at the scene, officers found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds.

Mitchell was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators determined 24-year-old Jayshaun Bishop believed Mitchell had stolen his dog.

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Michigan Man Thought Dog Stolen, so He Fatally Shot Suspect
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Jayshaun Bishop allegedly told two people he shot Mitchell because he stole his dog.

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Bishop reportedly confessed to two people that he had shot Mitchell because of the pet.

However, he denied being involved in the shooting when police questioned him.

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Michigan Man Thought Dog Stolen, so He Fatally Shot Suspect
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Bishop will now spend up to 50 years in prison for the shooting.

On Sept. 18, Bishop pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and felony firearms in connection with the 2021 murder of Mitchell, MLive reported.

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Judge Ken Barnard sentenced Bishop to 23 to 50 years in prison for second-degree murder and two years for felony firearm, authorities said.

As part of the plea agreement, Bishop will serve the firearm sentence before the murder sentence begins.

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