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A Michigan Uber driver accused of killing six people and injuring two others in an alleged shooting spree this weekend told investigators that "he took people's lives,” officials said though the suspect didn't attend the hearing.
Authorities read the complaint against the suspected shooter, Jason Dalton, today, saying that Dalton made the statement after he was read his Miranda rights.
Dalton then made his first appearance at another hearing, which was his arraignment, held in a different courtroom. He appeared there via video and a judge read the charges against him.
Dalton, 45, was charged with six counts of murder, two counts of assault with intent to commit murder and eight charges of using a firearm during the commission of a felony, according to Kalamazoo County prosecuting attorney Jeff Getting.
Dalton told the judge he understood the charges, but when asked if he had anything for the judge to consider regarding bond, he said he wanted to remain silent. He did not enter a plea. His bail was denied and his next court appearance was scheduled for March 3.
After the hearing, Getting described the suspected shooter as cooperative and non-remorseful.
Investigators have not yet discovered a motive, but Getting said he believes Dalton picked up Uber fares between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m., which would have been after the first shooting of which he is accused, and before the others.
"The Kalamazoo community is reeling from these senseless acts of violence that took so many innocent lives from us," Getting said in a statement today. "Our hearts are saddened for all of the victims, their families and friends who are dealing with this on a much more personal level.
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Authorities read the complaint against the suspected shooter, Jason Dalton, today, saying that Dalton made the statement after he was read his Miranda rights.
Dalton then made his first appearance at another hearing, which was his arraignment, held in a different courtroom. He appeared there via video and a judge read the charges against him.
Dalton, 45, was charged with six counts of murder, two counts of assault with intent to commit murder and eight charges of using a firearm during the commission of a felony, according to Kalamazoo County prosecuting attorney Jeff Getting.
Dalton told the judge he understood the charges, but when asked if he had anything for the judge to consider regarding bond, he said he wanted to remain silent. He did not enter a plea. His bail was denied and his next court appearance was scheduled for March 3.
After the hearing, Getting described the suspected shooter as cooperative and non-remorseful.
Investigators have not yet discovered a motive, but Getting said he believes Dalton picked up Uber fares between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m., which would have been after the first shooting of which he is accused, and before the others.
"The Kalamazoo community is reeling from these senseless acts of violence that took so many innocent lives from us," Getting said in a statement today. "Our hearts are saddened for all of the victims, their families and friends who are dealing with this on a much more personal level.
Read more here ABC
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