Pro- life activist shot and killed in Owosso Michigan

A pro-life protester who was well known for outdoor displays of large signs near the Owosso high school was shot and killed Thurs AM. A suspect has been taken into custody. A second murder occurring this same morning is also being investigated. Neither victim's identity has been released to the public at the time of this writing.


Update from Steven Ertelt with possible ID of the shooting victim.

Update from Life Site News which identifies the victim as James Puillion, and elderly gentleman, known in his community as the "abortion sign guy". Pastor Matt Trehella of Missionaries to the Preborn described Mr. Puillion as a "selfless, soft-spoken, kind-hearted man. All who knew him, knew this", and asks for prayers for the family.

Police confirm that the murders are related, that Mr. Puillion was targeted intentionally, but the motive is not yet given.

Image from Missionaries for the Preborn shows James Puillion (seated) during a prolife protest.

Update - quality reporting from the Washington Times


Update- Police state that murderer was offended by Puillion's protest activity.