Wayne County Parent Charged After Firing Shots Near Middle School: Reports

ROMULUS, MI — A man who fired shots near a Romulus Middle School and then tried to enter the building has been charged, according to multiple news reports citing prosecutors.

The incident happened at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday at Romulus Middle School, which is located on Wick Road near Shook Road in Romulus, according to prosecutors.

Shawntez Marshaun Gregory, 44, of Romulus, was charged with one count each of false report or threat of terrorism, threatening to commit an act of violence against a school with intent, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon in a weapons-free zone, reckless use of a firearm and two counts of felony firearm, reports said.

Prosecutors said Gregory was roughly a foot away from the building when he fired several shots after he was turned away at the entrance. They said the shots were not directed at the school.

The school was placed into lockdown and officers were called on reports of an active shooter. Officers arrested Gregory shortly after the incident, prosecutors said.

Prosecutors added that Gregory's son is a student at the school.

"This case is every parent’s nightmare," Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said. "The defendant allegedly fired a gun several times in proximity to the school when he was denied entry to get his son. The immediate reporting of an active shooter by the school allowed the Romulus Police to quickly respond and apprehend the defendant. Luckily, no one was harmed."