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Derek Flemming

Case from Genoa-township, MI dated Sep 02, 2014

Victim Details

Derek Flemming

Male

White / Caucasian

Genoa-township

MI

2014-09-02

43

Derek

Flemming

07/12/2026

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A simmering road rage incident on a Tuesday afternoon in Genoa Township, Michigan, erupted into deadly violence, claiming the life of Derek Flemming, a 43-year-old White male. The tragic events of September 2, 2014, unfolded as Flemming and his wife were on their way to pick up their children from school. An aggressive driving encounter with 69-year-old Martin Edward Zale of Marion Township escalated when both vehicles stopped at a red light on Grand River Avenue. Witnesses reported that Zale ha ...
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  • Detroit Free Press: Howell road-rage shooter gets 27-50 years in prison
  • Detroit Free Press: Bus driver: Road-rage shooting victim fell 'like tree'
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