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Man shoots neighbor for yelling at barking dogs

By Terry Oparka
C & G Staff Writer

Barking dogs reportedly sparked a fight that resulted in a man shooting five rounds at his neighbor Aug. 17.

According to police, the altercation started when David George Keats, 73, let his three dogs out at his home on Atlas, in the Maple and Dequindre area, just after 9 p.m. Keats’ 52-year-old neighbor reportedly yelled at Keats’ dogs and kicked the fence in an attempt to quiet their barking. Police said Keats ran toward the victim, yelled, “don’t tell my dogs to shut up” and fired a gun. One round struck the victim in the face, according to reports. The man ran away as Keats reportedly fired four more rounds at him, police said. The condition of the victim was not known at press time.

When police arrived on the scene witnesses pointed out the shooter, who sat on his porch with the gun behind him, unloaded, police said. Officers arrested Keats without incident.

Keats was arraigned on assault with attempt to murder and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony. He appeared without an attorney. He was released on $1 million personal bond. The preliminary exam is set for Aug. 27.
 

You can reach C & G Staff Writer Terry Oparka at toparka@candgnews.com or at (586)498-1054.