Two men to stand trial in shooting death of Redford man

Two of three men charged in connection with the shooting of a Redford man in Westland have been ordered bound over to stand trial.

Inkster resident Daveion Dix, 19, is charged with first-degree murder, armed robbery and felony firearm in the March 28 death of Joseph McClendon, 21. Dix also is charged as a habitual offender as the result of a December 2014 conviction for carrying a concealed weapon.

Arlandus Nolen Sr., 39, of Roseville, is charged with felony accessory after the fact, being a felon in possession of a firearm, felony firearm and being a habitual offender. Police said Nolan Sr. has two prior felony convictions — carjacking in 1997 and being a prisoner in possession of a weapon in 2003.

The third defendant, Arlandus Nolen Jr., 18, is charged with first-degree murder, armed robbery and felony firearm. He was ordered to undergo a competency examination.

Nolen Jr. is scheduled for a June 18 preliminary examination contingent on the competency report being completed.

All three defendants remain jailed. Dix and Nolen Sr., were ordered bound over for trial as charged following a second day of a preliminary examination in Westland 18th District Court.

McClendon was found dead 28 behind the wheel of a Ford Explorer parked running near Henry Ruff and Annapolis after officers responded to calls about shots being fired.

Earlier testimony was that McClendon had been shot a dozen times, robbed of $150 and two cell phones when he arrived to purchase a 9mm handgun.

Dix and Nolen Sr. are both scheduled for Wayne County Circuit Court arraignment on June 11.

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