KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says the suspect in the November 4 homicide of Paris Powe is in custody, and is facing several charges.
KDPS identifies the suspect as 35-year-old Norris Deshane Baker, who was arraigned on November 18 for the following charges:
- Open murder
- Five charges Felony firearm possession
- Assault with intent to murder
- Two counts of armed robbery
- Possession of a firearm by a prohibited Person
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Officials say 34-year-old Paris Powe was found dead inside a car on Egleston Avenue on November 4. 2024. Baker fled the state following the homicide, and was taken into custody in December 2024 in Harris County Texas. He was on parole at the time of the shooting.
Baker is currently lodged with the Michigan Department of Corrections awaiting court proceedings. He has been denied bond.
