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CBS News
02-07-2025
- CBS News
Macomb County man heads to trial in Troy Corewell Hospital shooting
A Macomb County man will face trial on charges of assault with intent to murder, felony firearm and carrying a concealed weapon over a shooting that happened on a hospital campus in Troy, Michigan. Robert Paljusevic, 21, was bound over for the next level of proceedings after a preliminary exam took place Tuesday in the 52nd District Court in Troy. The court date is July 8. He remains in the Oakland County Jail. The shooting happened shortly after 7 a.m. March 20, in the parking garage of Corewell Beaumont Troy Hospital. Five shots were fired, some of which struck a vehicle. The victim got himself to the emergency department to seek medical assistance while the shooter fled. The incident was described by police as a "targeted incident" between the shooter and the victim. The hospital, a day care center and nearby schools went into temporary lockdown mode while over 100 officers from multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the area. Later that morning, the shooter was arrested at a home in Macomb Township and taken into custody. Three days later, the Oakland County Prosecutor's office filed charges in response to the shooting: one count each of assault with intent to murder, felony firearm and carrying a concealed weapon. The above video first aired on March 23.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Yahoo
Corewell Troy hospital shooter denied bond, charged with assault with intent to murder
The Brief Robert Paljusevic, 21, of Macomb Township was charged with assault with intent to murder Sunday A judge denied bond for the defendant, believing he was a danger after shooting a coworker at a hospital The incident sparked a massive police response to the Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital (FOX 2) - The 21-year-old hospital worker accused of shooting a coworker and sparking a massive police response in Oakland County appeared in court Sunday. Robert Paljusevic, of Macomb Township, was arraigned on felony assault with intent to murder, felony firearm, and carrying a concealed weapon charges. Big picture view The alleged shooter inside the Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital parking deck last week made his first appearance in court since his arrest on Thursday. Paljusevic stood mute and entered a plea of not guilty in the 52nd District Court. Magistrate Cody Ellwanger denied the defendant bond, believing he was a danger to the community. His next court date is a probable cause conference on March 31. The backstory Paljusevic was arrested at his home late Thursday morning after police identified his vehicle and the home it was registered to. Macomb County Sheriff's deputies arrived at a home in Macomb Township and took Paljusevic into custody. Hours before, security at the Troy hospital alerted police to an active shooter after someone had been shot in the parking garage. They found a black Ford Escape with bullet holes and spent shell casings. There was also a trail of blood leading into the hospital. The victim had been struck in the arm and shoulder, before telling police the shooter's identity. Dig deeper New details were revealed during Sunday's arraignment, including the relationship between the defendant and victim. The two met at work as employees and became friends approximately a year ago, according to a Troy police detective, during the swear-to prior to the arraignment. Paljusevic was described by the 25-year-old victim as "Jekyll and Hyde," who could be easy-going and then overreact. The victim's mother also described as the defendant as possessive of the victim. The duo had a falling out after the victim's father died, and the defendant was excluded from a private viewing held by the family. According to the detective, the defendant told the victim, "If I do see you outside in public, don't be surprised if something happens." Family of the victim believe the two had stopped talking after the falling out. The Source Sunday morning arraignment from the 52nd District Court and previous reporting
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Yahoo
Police: Troy hospital shooting suspect angry over funeral snub before attack on ex-friend
A 21-year-old Macomb Township man, Robert Paljusevic, was denied bond and charged with shooting his co-worker after a shift at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital. Detectives in court Sunday morning alleged Paljusevic and the victim were close friends before a disagreement, which led to Paljusevic threatening, and eventually shooting, his friend and co-worker. Detectives said an after-work disagreement between Paljusevic and the victim, who has not been named, culminated in the shooting. "Officers arrived on scene and located a black Ford Escape in the parking deck with multiple bullet holes through the windshield. Several shell casings were found on the ground and a blood trail was observed, leading toward the hospital," Detective Carlo Pizzorni of Troy Police Department said. Detectives interviewed the victim, who immediately identified Paljusevic as the shooter. Shortly after, Macomb County Sheriff's Deputies found Paljusevic at his home in Macomb. Detectives working the case interviewed family members of the victim, who indicated Paljusevic was a friend, but had a "short fuse" and was often "possessive" over the victim. Paljusevic, who worked at the Troy hospital for two years, allegedly became upset with the victim after he was not invited to a private funeral for the victim's father. In Jan., when the victim's father died, detectives allege that Paljusevic became upset when he was not invited to a private, family-only funeral for the father. At the public funeral a few days later, detectives say Paljusevic whispered expletives to the father's body. Soon after, Paljusevic Facetimed the victim and showed himself urinating on prayer cards taken from the public funeral ceremony, police said. The victim told detectives Paljusevic threatened him on the call, saying, "If I do see you outside in public, don't be surprised if something happens." The family of the victim believes that this moment led to a halt in communication between the former friends, which may have been the cause of the shooting. Earlier this month, the victim allegedly confronted Paljusevic for urinating on the prayer cards. Detectives said Paljusevic told the victim, "You deserved that. You'll see." Detectives said the victim felt Paljusevic was an unpredictable character. "The victim described the defendant as Jekyll and Hyde — sometimes he'd be easygoing, sometimes he'd overreact," Pizzorni said. "The victim stated there was typically a cloud hanging over the defendant. There was always a fear of what he might do." During the booking process, police say Paljusevic laughed. The Oakland County prosecutor's office will review his case. Calling in from the Oakland County Jail, Paljusevic pleaded not guilty, requested a court-appointed attorney and stood mute for his arraignment. Paljusevic stands charged with assault with intent to murder and two other felonies involving firearms. Officers have yet to recover Paljusevic's cell phone and the weapon he allegedly used in the shooting. Magistrate Cody Ellwanger, who presided over Paljusevic's arraignment, denied bond. "The court is certainly troubled by the allegations," Ellwanger said. "I don't see a single condition the court would impose that could make Mr. Paljusevic any less of a danger to society." Paljusevic's next hearing will take place on March 31 at 9 a.m. at 52-4 district court in Troy. Contact Liam Rappleye: LRappleye@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Police: Troy hospital shooting suspect, victim had falling out
CBS News
23-03-2025
- CBS News
Man, 21, charged with assault with intent to murder in Corewell Hospital shooting
A 21-year-old man is facing three charges in connection with the shooting that injured a man at Corewell Beaumont Troy Hospital Thursday, according to the Troy Police Department. Robert Paljusevic is charged with one count each of assault with intent to murder, felony firearm and carrying a concealed weapon. He was arraigned in Oakland County 52nd District Court late Sunday morning. Paljusevic's attorney said he has pleaded not guilty to the charges. The court denied a request for a bond. The shooting happened shortly after 7 a.m. in the parking garage of the hospital, according to police. A 25-year-old man was shot in the arm and shoulder. The man shot made his way inside the emergency department of the hospital where he was then treated. He was considered in stable condition on Thursday. A Troy Police Department detective told the court Sunday there was a "falling out" between Paljusevic and the man after Paljusevic wasn't invited to a private viewing of the man's father, who had died in January. Officials say Paljusevic urinated on the funeral brochure in a FaceTime call with the man and threatened him. As of Sunday morning, police say the weapon used in the shooting has not been recovered. Paljusevic was taken into custody at a home on the 20000 block of Breezeway Drive in Macomb Township, Michigan, around two-and-a-half hours after the shooting. Over 100 officers from multiple law enforcement agencies responded.
