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JUNE 18, 2025 • Vol. 34, No. 14
Washington man convicted of 2023 stabbings, murder BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
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The outfall of the George W. Kuhn Basin at the Red Run on April 3, 2025, hours after a 1.2-milliongallon overflow of sanitary sewage. Photo provided by Macomb County Public Works Office
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MACOMB COUNTY — According to a press release, a resident of Washington, Michigan has been convicted of multiple charges related to a murder and stabbing that took place in 2023. Shane Burns, 33, was convicted in Macomb County Circuit Court. The stabbings occurred on May 17, 2023, in the cities of Roseville and St. Clair Shores. According to the release, Burns was found guilty of homicide-murder first degree (premeditated), which carries a sentence of life without parole; assault with intent to murder, punishable by any number of years up to life in prison; and various weapons-related charges. Macomb County Assistant Prosecuting AtBurns torney Steve Fox prosecuted the case and Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Faunce presided over the six-day trial. The jury took around 20 minutes to deliberate and come back with a final verdict. “Today’s verdict brings a measure of justice to the victims of this horrific attack. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families, who have shown extraordinary strength. We hope this conviction offers them some solace. I want to thank the investigators, first responders, and our prosecution team for their tireless work. While nothing