In the early hours of Saturday, May 17, 2025, a senseless act of violence shattered the quiet of a Summit Township neighborhood, leaving a community in mourning and searching for answers. Anthony Glen Owens Jr., a 44-year-old Jackson resident, was fatally shot while spending time with friends on a front porch in the 100 block of Lincoln Court, just south of the Jackson city limits. The gunfire, which erupted shortly after midnight, also left three other men—aged 43, 42, and 63—wounded, though they are expected to recover after receiving treatment at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital. The tragedy, marked by its sudden brutality, has left neighbors and authorities grappling with the shock of a seemingly unprovoked attack.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, investigators believe at least three unidentified individuals approached the group on the porch and opened fire before fleeing the scene. A neighbor, who spoke to local media, described hearing what he initially thought were fireworks, only to realize the gravity of the situation when he saw victims slumped over on the porch. He recounted a small gathering at the home, suggesting a casual, friendly atmosphere that was violently disrupted. The neighbor’s home security cameras captured the incident, providing potential evidence as authorities work to identify the perpetrators. As of Monday, May 19, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active, with detectives urging anyone with information to contact Detective Mark Easter at 517-768-7934.
The Summit Township shooting came just one day after another fatal incident in Jackson, raising concerns about a possible connection between the two events. On Friday, May 16, 22-year-old Emarion Flowers was shot and killed at the Southridge Park townhouse complex on Warwick Court, approximately three miles from the Lincoln Court shooting. Jackson Police Department officers responded to the scene around 3:30 p.m., finding Flowers with critical injuries. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his wounds. Authorities are exploring whether the two shootings are linked, though Undersheriff Jeremy Barnett of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office emphasized that no definitive connection has been established. “We have been and will continue to discuss that possibility with the Jackson City Police Department,” Barnett stated. Information regarding the Warwick Court shooting can be shared with Detective Steven Brooks at 517-768-6432 or Crime Stoppers at 517-483-7867.
The back-to-back shootings have heightened anxiety in Jackson and Summit Township, areas unaccustomed to such concentrated violence. Community members are left questioning the motives behind the attacks, with no clear answers emerging in the immediate aftermath. The Summit Township incident, in particular, struck a chord due to its setting—a front porch, a place often associated with neighborly connection and relaxation. The image of friends gathered for a small party, only to be targeted in a hail of bullets, has resonated deeply, underscoring the vulnerability of everyday moments.
Local authorities have intensified their efforts to address the violence, with both the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and Jackson Police Department working collaboratively. The use of advanced tools, such as Flock license plate reader cameras, has been noted in recent investigations in the area, though no specific leads from such technology have been publicly tied to these cases. Community leaders and residents alike are calling for increased vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement to prevent further loss of life.
As the investigations continue, the focus remains on honoring the memory of Anthony Glen Owens Jr. and Emarion Flowers, whose lives were cut short in acts of violence that have left a lasting impact on their families and the broader Jackson community. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could bring clarity and justice, hoping to restore a sense of safety to neighborhoods shaken by these tragic events.
