Lake County, MI – A man was fatally shot in Yates Township early Saturday.
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a shooting near Peyton’s Bar & Grill, formerly known as the Red Rooster, at approximately 12:04 a.m. They found 32-year-old Rashad Hawkins of Baldwin unresponsive in the roadway. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities have charged Marquavis Darnell Cager, an 18-year-old from Idlewild, with open murder and carrying a concealed weapon. Cager was arraigned on Wednesday.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be pending. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Lt. Brad Nixon at 231-745-2712.
