Crime
29-year-old Malik Letroy Webb charged in fatal shooting of 71-year-old Barbara Wolf on Christmas Eve in Oxford
A Flint man, Malik Letroy Webb, 29, has been charged with 19 felony counts, including felony murder, for a violent shooting incident on Christmas Eve in Oxford, Michigan. The attack left Dr. Barbara Wolf, a prominent community member, dead and two others injured.
The incident occurred on the evening of December 24, 2024, near Ray Road and North Oxford Road.
Dr. Barbara Wolf, 67, stopped to assist Webb after his car slid into a ditch. Tragically, her altruism was met with violence when Webb allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding Dr. Wolf.
Dr. Wolf’s 38-year-old daughter, a passenger in her vehicle, was also shot and remains hospitalized in serious condition.
A 56-year-old Oxford man, who had also stopped to help, was shot in the arm and has since been treated and released.
A 39-year-old woman from Oxford Township was held at gunpoint during a failed carjacking attempt by Webb.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard expressed deep frustration over the incident, stating:
“This violent and heinous act is tragic on every level. This is yet another case where a convicted felon with prior weapons charges was allowed back into the community to harm others. This senseless murder could have been prevented.”
Webb, a convicted felon, faces the following charges:
- Felony Murder (carjacking as the underlying felony)
- Three Counts of Assault with Intent to Murder
- Three Counts of Felonious Assault
- Carjacking
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon
- Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person
- Nine Counts of Felony Firearm Possession (Third Offense)
If convicted of felony murder, Webb faces mandatory life imprisonment without parole.
Webb was arraigned in Novi’s 52-1 District Court and is currently being held without bond.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with additional details about the incident to come forward.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by Good Samaritans and underscores the importance of ensuring convicted felons are held accountable to prevent further harm.
The two-day manhunt for Austin Schepers, a 33-year-old man accused of shooting an Orange County, Indiana deputy sheriff, came to an end Saturday night when law enforcement fatally shot Schepers during a confrontation in Louisville, Kentucky.
Indiana State Police (ISP) reported that Schepers was located in the 3700 block of Wheeler Avenue, in Louisville’s Jacobs neighborhood.
Officers from the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) were led to the residence as part of their efforts to apprehend the fugitive.
Upon finding Schepers, a confrontation ensued, during which he was fatally shot by law enforcement at the scene. LMPD has classified the incident as a “critical investigation,” emphasizing its serious nature.
The events leading to the manhunt began on Friday when Deputy Zac Andry of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a vehicle—a Pontiac Grand Prix—partially blocking the road. While checking on the situation, Deputy Andry encountered Schepers.
According to investigators, Schepers pulled out a firearm during the interaction and opened fire on Deputy Andry, striking him multiple times, including a critical wound to the head.
Deputy Andry was rushed to the hospital and remains in critical condition as of the latest updates. The incident sparked a widespread manhunt involving multiple agencies.
Schepers’ death concludes the search, but investigations into the circumstances surrounding both the original shooting and the subsequent confrontation remain ongoing. LMPD and ISP are working together to piece together the sequence of events.
The shooting of Deputy Andry has left the Orange County community reeling. Local law enforcement has expressed gratitude for the support received during the manhunt and has asked the public to continue keeping Deputy Andry and his family in their thoughts during this difficult time.
Authorities are expected to release further details as investigations progress.