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A US woman, her adult son and husband have been charged in the fatal shooting of a security guard who reportedly refused to let her daughter enter a Michigan Family Dollar store without wearing a face mask to protect against transmission of the coronavirus.
Key points:
- Michigan's Governor has ordered face masks be worn in enclosed public spaces
- One person has been arrested, but police were seeking two others
- A makeshift memorial has been set up outside the dollar store
Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said Calvin Munerlyn was shot on Friday at the store just north of downtown Flint, a short time after reportedly discussing with Sharmel Teague's daughter that she did not have on a mask.
"My office has authorised felony warrants against three individuals in the shooting death of Calvin Munerlyn," Mr Leyton said.
"And we believe she communicated with Larry Teague and Ramonyea Bishop, and they returned to the store and the shooting occurred."
Last month, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered that people had to wear a face covering in enclosed public spaces such as grocery stores.
"The governor issues these executive orders based upon information she gets from health experts," Mr Leyton said.
"Our job is to enforce the law. And that's what we do. And we do it without favouritism.
According to Mr Leyton, Ms Teague allegedly argued with Mr Munerlyn before leaving.
Mr Leyton said two men later went to the store. Ms Teague, her husband, Larry Teague, and Ramonyea Bishop have been charged with first-degree premeditated murder and gun charges.
Ms Teague has been arrested, but police were seeking Mr Teague and Mr Bishop.
A makeshift memorial featuring balloons and signs was set up outside the store in honour of Mr Munerlyn, who was known as a fixture in the Flint community.
"So, I'm extremely happy that we have law enforcement here that are going to find these individuals.
