A 20-year-old Farmington Hills man was charged after he allegedly assaulted an 80-year-old man because his music was too loud.
Malik Ali Smith, a 20-year-old resident of Farmington Hills, with Assault with Intent to Murder.
On Friday, March 1, 2024, around 10:45 am, it is alleged that the defendant and the victim exchanged words inside the locker room of a YMCA, according to prosecutors. A witness then heard a physical altercation and went to see what was happening. The witness observed the victim, an 80- 80-year-old man, slumped over the counter. It is alleged the defendant then slammed the victim’s head into the counter.
The witness intervened and pulled the defendant away from the victim. The defendant fled the YMCA but was located by law enforcement and taken into custody. The victim remains hospitalized in critical condition.
The defendant was arraigned on March 2, 2024, in the 47th District Court before Magistrate Michael Sawicky. The Court set the bond at $250,000 cash/surety, no 10%.
The Good Samaritan has been identified as former NFL player Braylon Edwards.
“I’d like to thank the good Samaritan for taking action to stop the suspect in the midst of a vicious assault, and I’d also like to thank the vigilant citizen for calling 911 when they observed the suspect attempting to conceal himself from police. These actions demonstrate the pride citizens have in the safety of our community and the strong relationship our department enjoys with our community members,” said Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King.
