LAPEER COUNTY, MI – Authorities have identified the 32-year-old Columbus man taken into custody after allegedly shooting and killing Grand Blanc football coach Logan Welch.

William Channer faces five charges in connection with the shooting at Trims Unlimited, 3863 Van Dyke Road, in Lapeer County on Wednesday, Nov. 5.

Channer, who was arraigned on Friday, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, third-degree fleeing and eluding a police officer and one felony firearm charge.

A not guilty plea was entered on Channer’s behalf during the arraignment, according to court records. He stood mute throughout the hearing, according to court records.

Channer remains in custody at the Lapeer County Jail.

He faces

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