In the early hours of December 16, 2021, a night out at the MI Bar in Norton Shores, Michigan, turned fatal for Andre Willie Garner, a 27-year-old man from Muskegon. An altercation that began as a fistfight escalated, resulting in Garner being shot multiple times. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident, which unfolded in the presence of several witnesses, was captured by the bar's security cameras.
The suspect in the shooting was identified as 40-year-old Kyle Robbins. Witnesses indicated that Robbins and Garner were acquainted with each other. Following the shooting, Robbins fled the scene, prompting a five-day search by law enforcement. Authorities publicly identified Robbins as the suspect and warned that he should be considered armed and dangerous. On December 21, 2021, Robbins contacted 911 and surrendered to the police at a park-and-ride lot.
Kyle Robbins was subsequently charged with open murder, carrying a concealed weapon, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and two counts of felony firearm. He was also charged as a habitual offender, owing to a significant criminal history that included nearly 13 years in prison for various offenses, including weapons charges. During his initial court appearance, Robbins' defense attorney argued that the shooting was an act of self-defense, claiming that Garner, described as a very large man, had violently attacked Robbins from behind. The prosecution, however, highlighted Robbins' past convictions and argued against bond. A bond was ultimately set at $2 million. Robbins was also facing charges for allegedly assaulting a former girlfriend in a separate incident.
The investigation into Andre Garner's death continued, with police urging any additional witnesses to come forward. The case highlighted the devastating consequences of escalating violence and brought attention to the suspect's extensive criminal background. Information regarding a trial, conviction, or sentencing for Kyle Robbins in connection with the death of Andre Willie Garner is not available in the provided search results. Similarly, no information regarding Andre Willie Garner's ethnicity was found.
