On December 1, 2025, 16-year-old Kemaree Davis allegedly shot and killed 73-year-old Thomas Stewart during a robbery at his Muskegon, Michigan home. Charged as an adult with open murder and armed robbery, Davis texted a friend an hour later: “The old man is dead. Bro, I watched him gasp his last breath.” A 17-year-old accomplice faces weapons charges.
Incident and Evidence
Police responded around 9:30 a.m. to find Stewart dead from an upper-body gunshot; his wallet was beside him, pockets emptied. Surveillance showed Davis and the teen meeting near Muskegon High School that morning, heading to Stewart’s. Davis knew Stewart, who was neighborhood-friendly; robbery intent confirmed, only two inside.
Confession and Proceedings
Davis confessed post-arrest, claiming Stewart gave $20, the gun “went off,” then he took more cash. Texts, witness testimony, and video linked him during Thursday’s preliminary exam. Muskegon Public Safety Director Tim Kozal noted unclear full nexus but clear robbery motive. Case bound over; highlights youth gun violence risks.
