A Southfield man has been charged with murder in connection to the shooting death of his brother.

21-year old Breylon Roberts is charged with first-degree premeditated murder and felony firearm in the death of his brother, Trey Cameron Roberts, 23.

Prosecutors say Roberts allegedly shot his brother multiple times inside their shared home on Monday.

Nearby security footage reportedly captured the sound of 17 gunshots shortly after 12:46 p.m., and surveillance allegedly showed Roberts leaving the house and driving away afterward.

Prosecutors say the victim's minor sister discovered his body that afternoon and called 911 after Roberts returned to the home.

Police say they responded around 3 p.m. to Dorset Avenue near Southfield Road. Investigators recovered spent 9mm shell casings inside the residence.

When officers arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

At the time, Braylon Roberts was taken into custody.

This is a heartbreaking case involving the loss of one brother at the hands of another, said Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren. Our thoughts are with the family as they navigate this unimaginable tragedy. While no words can ease their pain, we remain committed to conducting thorough investigations and working closely with the Oakland County Prosecutors Office to pursue justice and accountability.

If convicted Roberts could face a sentence of life without parole upon conviction.

Trey Cameron Roberts death is a tragedy, and our thoughts are with his loved ones, said Prosecutor Karen McDonald. Trey was killed in his home, the place he shouldve felt safest, allegedly by someone he shouldve felt safest with. This story is a tragic reminder that guns can lead to consequences that can never be undone.

Out of a park full of scarecrows in downtown Plymouth, one disappeared.

Police say someone stole the life-size display of a character from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", a scarecrow depicting Dr. Frank-N-Furter that had been proudly displayed in Kellogg Park for the annual community fundraiser.

See the full story from Plymouth Reporter Christiana Ford in the video below Rebuilt Rocky Horror scarecrow is back up in a Plymouth park

The theft happened just days after the design drew criticism. Now, after an outpouring of community support, a rebuilt version of the scarecrow is back up in its rightful place.

Plymouth Canton PFLAG, an LGBTQ advocacy group, says the display was meant to honor a queer icon and the life of the late Tim Curry.

While police search for who took it, the group says it didn't let the theft stop them.

"You think that you understand your community, and then you're like, wow, some people are really upset and some, you know, some people really don't get it," Laurie Mayers, past president of Plymouth Canton PFLAG, said.

Plymouth police say they are investigating.

"A big reason why some people are offended is because, you know, Frank is a man dressed in women's clothes, and he's transgressing the gender binary, right? So that, you know, that seems to threaten some people and I'm sure that's why the scarecrow was stolen," Mayers said.

But Mayers says in the world of Rocky Horror, the show must go on.

Artist Patrick Cox and his daughter immediately got to work on Frank-N-Furter 2.0.

"It's like the show has to go on, we can't let this in. So, yeah, there was not even a second thought about it," Patrick Cox said.

And this time, there was a lot of community support.

"We just got this outpouring of people wanting to help, wanting to donate things like this I had here was donated by somebody that is a hairdresser," Cox said.

Thanks to that outpouring of support, the Frank-N-Furter scarecrow is now back up in its rightful place.

PFLAG will host a parade and celebration on Saturday, Oct. 24. Anyone interested can meet at the scarecrow in Kellog park at 6 p.m.

"We're gonna hopefully we're going to have some Franks in costume, and we're gonna march around the block of, you know, Main Street and come back to the park and do the Time Warp dance again," Mayers said.

One last "Time Warp," keeping the spirit of Frank-N-Furter alive.

"It's a symbol that, you know, LGBTQ people are here and we're part of the community and we want to be represented, and we have a right to. We have a right to be here," Mayers said.

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Plymouth Township is moving toward a total ban on kratom products after the Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to advance a new ordinance amendment that would prohibit the sale of the substance.

Kratom products are currently sold at locations throughout Plymouth Township. If the ordinance passes at a later meeting, those caught selling or distributing the products could face civil fines ranging from $1,000 to $7,500, depending on the offense. An aggravated violation carries a fine of up to $25,000. Repeat violations carry misdemeanor penalties.

Plymouth Township Police Chief James Knittel Jr. has been pushing to prohibit kratom sales in the community, including "7-OH" citing concerns about the substance's impact on young people.

Watch 7 News Detroit reporter Christiana Ford's story in the video below:

Plymouth Township moves to ban kratom sales

"This community, we look out for our kids and this is concerning for us," James Knittel Jr. said.

Knittel said kratom's effects on the central nervous system are particularly concerning for young people.

"Kratom, the nickname for kratom is gas station heroin, and it's very concerning how it impacts the central nervous system, changes mood swings, things like that, particularly with our youth," Knittel said.

He said Plymouth Township is working to follow the lead of other nearby communities that have already moved to regulate the substance.

"We're trying to stay ahead of this very similar to what Canton did, Clinton Township, some other communities in the area, because we are seeing increases in this sale and increases in folks having substance abuse issues with this product mixed with others," Knittel said.

Knittel said enforcement of the potential ban would begin with education before escalating to civil or criminal action.

"We're not going to take quick action. We're going to educate them first. We're going to advise them what the ordinance is, give them opportunity to comply, and then you know from there on forward, we will continue to monitor that. And if we need to take action, we can certainly take civil action in this ordinance. And then if that doesn't work, then we can take criminal action," Knittel said.

The concern about kratom's impact on young people is shared by nonprofit organization Growth Works, which has been encouraging communities to take action and educate themselves. Growth Works is a local nonprofit that works with at-risk youth and families, including those dealing with substance use and involvement in the juvenile justice system.

"Even if we're not seeing the volume and the numbers of kids specifically coming to Growth Works that are already struggling with kratom, the fact is it's out there, it's accessible, and we want to change that and making sure, particularly for young people and their families and anybody who's in their lives, that they know the very serious risks associated with this," Laura Reiners, Director of Government Relations and Communications at Growth Works, said.

7 News Detroit has reported on how Sterling Heights addressed the sale of kratom in the video below:

Sterling Heights bans kratom sales, sparking debate over public safety and personal use

Growth Works has been hearing increased interest from local governments and regional partners, including communities involved with the Conference of Western Wayne, as the issue gains attention at both the state and federal levels. Reiners said educating communities on the issue aligns with the organization's mission.

"Growth Works mission is to serve kids and families and any time, particularly when it comes to substances, things that can be dangerous to young people, we feel that is a part of our mission to speak out," Reiners said.

Communities including Canton, Sterling Heights and Clinton Township have already taken steps to regulate kratom. Statewide legislation on the substance remains on hold in the Senate.

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