Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend

Published on June 20, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Gaylord Joseph Rogers, 66, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of his live-in girlfriend Maggie Stancil, 54, also of Detroit.

On November 3, 2022, at approximately 12:32 a.m., Detroit police officers were dispatched to a apartment complex in the 7500 block of East Jefferson Avenue for a reported shooting. Upon their arrival, officers discovered the victim unresponsive. Medics arrived on scene and transported the victim to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased.

It is alleged that a verbal argument between the defendant and the victim escalated, and Defendant Rogers produced and fired a rifle, fatally wounding Ms. Stancil.

Gaylord Joseph Rogers has been charged with one count of First-Degree Murder, one count of Discharge in a Building Causing Death, and one count of Felony Firearm. *

He was arraigned and remanded to jail on November 5, 2022, in 36th District Court. The Probable Cause Conference is scheduled for November 14, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., and the Preliminary Examination is scheduled for November 21, 2022, at 1:45 p.m., before Judge Kenneth King. Please request a photograph of the defendant from the Detroit Police Department.

"Fatal and non-fatal domestic violence continues to be a major issue in fighting crime. Just as many resources must be poured into domestic violence," said Prosecutor Kym Worthy.

"If you are a victim of domestic violence there are ways to get help. In Wayne County you can call First Step's 24-Hour Helpline at 734-722-6800. Their staff works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year responding to victims of domestic/sexual violence. Immediate crisis intervention, support and other vital services are available."

*The charges are allegations and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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