Allegan Man Arraigned on Charges Stemming from Shooting Death of Half-Brother

ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC) – A 25-year-old Allegan man is held without bond after an arraignment on open murder and various other charges. Malcolm Dotson allegedly shot his 37-year-old half-brother Damon Sheldon inside of a mobile home off of 26^th Street south of Allegan on Friday. The victim’s body was found in a shallow grave nearby, along with items stolen from some unrelated burglaries. Detectives recovered a 17-gauge rifle when they arrested Dotson at a neighboring trailer. A preliminary hearing is on April 28^th.