Jason Showers, 45, and Megan Showers, 38, were taken into custody this week after allegedly throwing a lit explosive device inscribed 'BYE BYE' onto the property of their 72-year-old neighbor David in St. Clair Shores, about 15 miles northeast of Detroit.
Background
According to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office, Megan Showers lit the device held by Jason Showers before he threw it into the victim's yard on Aug. 3. The red cylindrical device was extinguished by the neighbor, who told WXYZ he had just returned from the grocery store and watched the attack unfold from his window. David said he believed the explosive was intended to seriously injure or kill him, describing years of ongoing problems with the couple.
The Charges
Both defendants are charged with one count each of placing explosives near property and possession of bombs with unlawful intent. Jason Showers faces additional charges including possession of firearms by a prohibited person, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, two counts of felony-firearm, and a fourth-offense habitual offender enhancement that could expose him to life in prison. Authorities also recovered firearms, ammunition and bomb-making materials during a search warrant at the couple's home.
Key Takeaways
- The incident occurred Aug. 3 in St. Clair Shores when prosecutors say Megan Showers lit an explosive device held by Jason Showers before he threw it into the neighbor's yard.
- The red cylindrical device bore the words 'BYE BYE' and was extinguished by the victim, identified as David.
- A search warrant turned up firearms, ammunition and bomb-making materials at the couple's residence.
- Jason Showers faces additional counts including possession of firearms/ammunition by a prohibited person, two felony-firearm charges, and a fourth-offense habitual offender enhancement that could bring life in prison.
What's Next
Both defendants are scheduled for a probable cause conference on Aug. 14. Bond was set at $100,000 cash-only for Jason Showers, who if released must wear GPS monitoring and stay away from his home due to proximity to the victim. Megan Showers received $20,000 bond with similar conditions.