A Michigan man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend behind the front desk of the hotel where she worked.

Canton Police were called to the hotel on February 16 just before 9:30 p.m. and found 19-year-old Veronica Crain with a gunshot wound to the head. She was pronounced dead on the scene, according to the Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

About 20 minutes later, officers were dispatched to the scene of an vehicle accident and found the suspect in the murder — Joseph Michael Slocum Jr., 23 — “lying in the road suffering from multiple injuries.” He was taken to a hospital for treatment and has now been charged with first degree murder and felony firearm.

“I say this often: The most dangerous time for a domestic violence victi is when they are trying to leave the relationship,” Prosecuting Attorney Kym Worthy said. “Horrifyingly, this case is a textbook example. We will vigorously seek justice for Veronica and her family.”

Slocum was arraigned on Monday and ordered held without bail. A probable cause conference is set for May 3.

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[Featured image: Veronica Crain/GoFundMe]