MUSKEGON, Mich. — A woman is dead and a man is charged with open murder after a domestic dispute ended in a homicide Thursday afternoon.
Philip Ray Smith, 62, is charged with open murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and carrying a concealed weapon, according to the Muskegon County Prosecutor.
He was arraigned on Friday, October 25.
Muskegon Police tell us a 30 year-old Muskegon woman was killed in the shooting.
She has been identified as Ashley Ridge.
In a release sent out overnight Friday, Muskegon Police say there is no danger to the public.
At this time this appears to be an isolated incident related to a family dispute. A 60 year old Egelston Township man has been arrested on charges related to the incident.
Smith is expected to be back in court later in October.
If you have information that could help this investigation, please call the Muskegon Police Department at 231-724-6750 or Silent Observer at 231-722-7463.
