July 14, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Prosecutor Tim Rutkowski, 989.269.9255
HURON COUNTY, MI — Huron County Prosecutor Timothy J. Rutkowski announced that on Friday, July 11, 2025, a Huron County jury of seven woman and five men found Demondre Antonio Williams, 28, guilty on all charges stemming from a drive-by shooting that took place in Bad Axe on July 13, 2024. The trial lasted three and half-days with deliberations taking approximately 45 minutes.
The shooting occurred around 1:45 a.m. in the 300 block of South Silver Street, when a white sedan stopped in front of a residence and fired approximately 11 rounds from a semiautomatic pistol into the home. Several bullets struck and penetrated the house, which was occupied at the time. Thankfully, no one was injured.
The investigation revealed that Williams was the passenger in the vehicle driven by Jodi Lee Tibbits, 41, of Bad Axe. Tibbits, who owned both the vehicle and the firearm used in the shooting, testified during the trial that Williams fired the shots. Law enforcement officers determined that Williams and Tibbits mistakenly targeted the wrong house during the incident, which stemmed from an argument between Tibbits’s cousin and Williams.
Williams was convicted of:
- Discharge of a Firearm in or at a building
- Felony Firearm
- Carrying with Unlawful Intent
- Felony Firearm
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon in a Vehicle
After the conviction, Williams’ bond was canceled until his sentencing, which is scheduled for Monday, August 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Huron County Circuit Court before the Honorable Gerald Prill.
Jodi Lee Tibbits previously pleaded guilty to her role in the drive-by shooting and was sentenced to a minimum of 20 months up to 10 years in prison.
“This conviction is the result of thorough investigative work and strong collaboration among law enforcement,” said Prosecutor Rutkowski. “I want to commend the Bad Axe Police Department for their excellent investigation and swift action in this case, which ensured the suspects were quickly apprehended.”
Prosecutor Rutkowski emphasized the importance of maintaining community safety, stating: “We will continue to work tirelessly to protect the residents of Huron County and to hold offenders accountable for acts of violence that threaten the peace and security of our neighborhoods.”
The Huron County Prosecutor’s Office remains dedicated to pursuing justice and ensuring the safety of all citizens.
