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Conspiracy Charges Filed in Ambush of Macomb Businessman as Two Ex-Employees Are Accused

Prosecutors say the shooting was plotted to conceal more than $100,000 in alleged embezzlement.

Overview

  • Rachard Huffman, 39, was arraigned on conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit embezzlement, with bond set at $1,000,000.
  • Dawn Huffman, 44, was arraigned on embezzlement of $100,000 or more and conspiracy to commit embezzlement, with bond set at $500,000.
  • Jasan Delanta Martin, 32, identified by investigators as the gunman, received an added conspiracy to commit murder charge on top of assault and weapons counts and remains held on a $1,000,000 bond.
  • Investigators say surveillance shows the shooter hiding for about 45 minutes before firing as Eddie Jawad drove out of his driveway; Jawad’s injuries were not life-threatening.
  • Law enforcement traced a black Ford Escape using traffic cameras, distinctive vehicle markings, and Ford tracking data, executed 23 search warrants, and arrested Martin during a multiagency raid in Warren, with court dates set for Nov. 17 (Huffmans) and Nov. 24 (Martin).