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Michigan couple arrested for killing groomsman

A newly wedded couple were arrested in Flint, Michigan, after the groom allegedly ran over and killed one of his groomsmen hours after the wedding.

The City of Flint Police Department responded to the 1400 block of E Hamilton Avenue on Aug. 30 for a report of a “pedestrian injury crash,” the department said in a Facebook post.

The victim, Terry Lewis Taylor Jr., 29, was found with severe injuries and taken to a nearby medical center where he later died.

According to NBC News, Taylor Jr. was at a wedding earlier that day where he was a groomsman to James Shirah, 22.

Michigan couple arrested for killing groomsman  
James Shirah, 22.

“After the wedding he was involved in an argument which led to him being intentionally struck by a large SUV that was traveling at a high rate of speed and driven by the groom,” police said.

As of the time of filing this report, police had not shared any details about what Shirah and Taylor Jr., argued about.

Shirah was arrested and arraigned for second degree murder. He’s being held without bond.

His bride, Savahna Collier, 21, was also arraigned for accessory after the fact to a felony and her bond was set at $4,000.

Michigan couple arrested for killing groomsman
Savahna Collier, 21.

According to court records, Shirah and Collier are due to appear in court this Thursday.

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