News Summary
A Grand Rapids man, Keith Decelous-Leon Tett, Jr., has been charged in connection with a shooting that led to the death of 31-year-old Montaness Lowe. The incident, which occurred at Billy’s Lounge, marks the first homicide in the city for 2025. Tett faces multiple charges, including homicide and weapons offenses, and has been denied bail. The case is under investigation as authorities gather evidence from the crime scene and witness accounts.
Grand Rapids, MI – A local man has been charged in connection with a shooting that took place on May 23, marking the first homicide in Grand Rapids for 2025. The accused, Keith Decelous-Leon Tett, Jr., a 26-year-old resident, faces multiple charges, including one count of homicide (open murder) and several weapons-related offenses. Tett was arraigned on June 4 in the 61 District Court, where he was denied bail by Judge Nicholas S. Ayoub.
The incident that led to the charges occurred at Billy’s Lounge, where 31-year-old Montaness Lowe was shot in the abdomen. Emergency responders transported Lowe to a nearby hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arriving. Law enforcement officials found a .40 caliber shell casing and traces of blood at the crime scene, providing critical evidence for the ongoing investigation.
According to investigators, surveillance footage from the bar captured an argument between Lowe and Tett. Witnesses reported that the dispute escalated outside the establishment, where Tett allegedly fired the fatal shot. Myeshawn Moore, a companion of Tett, confirmed that an altercation occurred and indicated that Lowe attempted to punch Tett before the situation escalated. However, Moore did not see Tett brandish a weapon but was confident that Tett was responsible for the shooting.
Following the incident, Tett is reported to have discarded the firearm in a nearby neighborhood. Authorities later recovered the weapon, which matched the cartridge found at the scene. During police interviews, Tett acknowledged having a past relationship with Lowe, stemming from mutual connections with the same woman. He stated he was unaware of Lowe’s presence at the bar and claimed he fired the gun in self-defense after being punched by Lowe, which he said led him to fear for his safety.
Tett has a history of criminal offenses, with convictions for receiving and concealing stolen property in 2017, carrying a concealed weapon in 2018, and larceny in a building in 2019. At the time of this incident, he was on parole for the aforementioned concealed weapon and larceny charges.
If found guilty of open murder, Tett could face a lengthy prison sentence, potentially for life. His next court appearance is scheduled for June 17, where further legal proceedings will take place. As the case develops, details surrounding the tragic event are continually being examined by law enforcement agencies and the court system.
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