The charges stem from the July 29 death of 28-year-old Melchizedec D. Israel-Miller.
Hughes and Israel-Miller were outside around 4:10 a.m. July 29 near a large gathering in the parking lot in the 1000 block of Carver Place in the DeSoto Bass complex, according to an affidavit filed in Dayton Municipal Court.
“During this time, Mr. Hughes became angry with another patron of the gathering, who was not Mr. Israel-Miller, pulled out a firearm and shot Mr. Israel-Miller in the head,” an affidavit read.
Credit: Montgomery County Jail
Credit: Montgomery County Jail
Israel-Miller fell to the ground after he had been shot once in the back of the head. Hughes then reportedly took unknown items out of Israel-Miller’s pocket.
Hughes got into a vehicle, pointed a gun at the driver and ordered her to drive him, according to court records.
Israel-Miller was pronounced dead at the scene.
“During (the investigation), it was learned Mr. Israel-Miller and Mr. Hughes had been good friends and there was no argument that had occurred between them when this incident took place,” the affidavit read.
Hughes is held on $1 million bail in the Montgomery County Jail.
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