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ST. IGNACE – A St. Ignace man accused of fatally shooting his father has been charged with first degree murder in Mackinac County District Court.
Richard McKenzie Jr., 53, faces one count of homicide-first degree murder and one count of felony firearms.
Mckenzie is currently in Mackinac County Jail on a $1 million bond with GPS tether.
If convicted as charged, McKenzie faces a maximum penalty of life in prison without parole.
His next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 5.
The charges against McKenzie stem from an Oct. 24 incident in St. Ignace Township.
At approximately 9:23 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police St. Ignace Post were dispatched to a reported shooting at N4430 Mackinac Trail.
Upon arrival, troopers discovered the body of 75-year-old Richard McKenzie, who had suffered fatal gunshot wounds.
Troopers said McKenzie Jr. was located at the scene and taken into custody.