The family of 17-year-old Sivan Wilson is calling for a murder charge against 24-year-old Dayton Knapton, who shot and killed Wilson as the teen and six others were allegedly attempting a robbery in White Lake Township, Michigan, on July 8, 2025.
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Sivan Wilson, 17, was one of six thugs who broke into a residential garage. Dayton Knapton, 24, fired two shots through a windowless door. Wilson was hit but fled and delayed seeking medical treatment. pic.twitter.com/KR1yypIR93
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According to police, Knapton became aware that seven individuals were inside his detached garage after seeing them on surveillance cameras.
A press release from the White Lake Township Police Department stated that Knapton left his home and fired two rounds through the garage door, prompting the suspects to flee.
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A separate release from Oakland County prosecutor Karen D. McDonald said Knapton then fired five additional shots at the fleeing individuals.
Wilson was struck and wounded but did not seek medical attention for approximately 30 minutes after fleeing the scene.
He later died at a hospital.
Another suspect was shot in the leg, though the injury was not life-threatening.
Wilson’s father, Shawn Madden, told ClickOnDetroit, “Sivan was running away and got shot. I never heard anything about him getting shot in the garage.”
Prosecutor McDonald, however, stated that Wilson was hit by one of the first two rounds Knapton fired through the door.
BREAKING – The family of Sivan Wilson, the Michigan “teen” killed while trying to burglarize Dayton Knapton, says manslaughter charges aren’t enough; they want Knapton charged with murder for defending himself.
Sivan’s sister: “He had so many dreams and aspirations.” pic.twitter.com/iBMzP8DWN5
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Knapton has been charged with manslaughter.
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Wilson’s family is pressing for a murder charge, while questions have been raised about whether Michigan’s “Stand Your Ground” law could apply in the case as it proceeds through the legal system.
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