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Lakeshore Teen Accused Of Murder Will Stand Trial In 2019

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A Lakeshore teen charged with murder will be heading to trial in the new year.

The teen, who can't be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 18-year-old Marcus Pierce.

In July 2017, Pierce died during a fight in a wooded area in Belle River near Cooper Crescent and Lenore St.

The accused is also charged with assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon.

Two weeks of pretrial motions are scheduled for May 2019 and then four weeks have been set aside for jury selection and trial in September 2019.