Activist James Pouillon and businessman Michael Fuoss were each shot by the same killer, at separate locations.
"[3] An hour after Pouillon's shooting, police located and arrested the owner of the vehicle, Harlan James Drake.
[1] A Center for Reproductive Rights spokesperson said the shooting did not seem to be tied to the abortion debate and that Drake was not an abortion-rights activist.
[5] While in custody awaiting trial, Drake attempted suicide by breaking a TV and using the broken glass to cut his wrists.
[8] On September 30, 2009, Drake was deemed incompetent to stand trial and was remanded into the custody of the Michigan Department of Mental Health.
[14][15] Lori Lamerand, president of Planned Parenthood East Central Michigan, stated the killing was tragic and expressed concerns that people would retaliate.
[16] President Barack Obama has called the killing "deplorable" and stated that, "whichever side of a public debate you're on, violence is never the right answer.
[2][19] His estranged son Dr. James M. Pouillon wrote, "It will be impossible for some to believe, but my dad really didn't care about abortion.