MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. (via WOOD TV) — Muskegon County prosecutors are identifying the man accused of killing his wife after a fight over smoking.
Vashon Flowers, 46, is facing an open murder charge in connection to Muskegon Heights’ first homicide of 2019, Muskegon County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Tim Maat confirmed. He says Flowers will also be charged as a habitual offender, with four or more prior offenses.
Muskegon Heights Police Chief Joseph Thomas confirmed the man shot and killed his wife around 6:40 a.m. Sunday in the 3100 block of Mona Street.
Investigators say the couple were fighting several hours before the shooting after the husband showed up at the home with cigarettes. The two previously agreed to quit smoking, detectives said.
Police have not released the victim’s name, but the police chief said she is in her 40s or 50s.
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