A Detroit man is charged in connection with the shooting death of 32-year-old Derrell Rockette nearly three years ago, authorities say.

According to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, Darnell Jerome Franklin Jr. is charged with first-degree murder, carrying a concealed weapon, carrying a weapon with unlawful intent and two counts of felony firearm.

Franklin was arraigned on March 23 and received a $500,000 cash/surety bond. Two days later, his bond was lowered to $250,000 with a GPS tether and house arrest.

Prosecutors say that on Dec. 10, 2022, police were called to the 18000 block of Ashton Avenue on Detroit's northwest side when Franklin allegedly fired a gun, striking Rockette. 

Rockette was taken to a hospital where he died from his injuries.

Franklin was arrested nearly three years later, on March 20, 2025.

A probable cause conference hearing is scheduled for March 28.