Royal Oak Tenant Denied Bond in Fatal Shooting

Nathaniel Joshua-Olson Rockwell, 32, was charged with first-degree murder and several felonies after allegedly shooting and killing 65-year-old maintenance worker Gregory Hill at Devon Park Apartments in Royal Oak on July 31, 2025. Police report that Rockwell, a tenant, got into a heated argument with another resident, retrieved a handgun from his car, and fatally shot Hill, who was nearby but not involved. Officers responded quickly to multiple 911 calls and arrested Rockwell without incident; paramedics were unable to save Hill, who died at the scene. Rockwell, with no prior criminal convictions, was denied bond at his arraignment and faces life in prison if convicted. Community members described Hill as a respected and humble worker, and some witnesses cited past troubling behavior from Rockwell. Royal Oak Police Chief Michael Moore condemned the shooting as 'senseless' and commended responding officers for preventing further harm.