Sheriff Calls for Criminal Justice Reform After Shooting

Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard is raising concerns about the early release of violent offenders following a Christmas Eve shooting in Oxford, Michigan, where Malik Webb, a 29-year-old with a lengthy criminal history, allegedly killed 71-year-old Dr. Barbara Wolf and injured her daughter and another Good Samaritan. Webb had been paroled just months prior after serving a six-year sentence for multiple weapons charges, having faced seven such charges in nine years. Bouchard criticizes the criminal justice system for allowing Webb, who was previously convicted even while incarcerated, to be placed back on the streets, stating, 'Had they not made that choice to let him out, he wouldn’t be in a position to shoot people.' He is advocating for legislative reforms to ensure that violent offenders are not released prematurely, emphasizing the need for accountability in a system he deems to have 'run off the rails.' The sheriff plans to discuss these issues with lawmakers to prevent similar tragedies in the future.