Michael Tate, Jr., was denied bond during his initial court appearance on Tuesday, June 10. The judge declared that Tate was a flight risk and a danger to the community.

Police said Tate was charged with murder in connection to the shooting death of Zacarius Berry, 15.

Berry’s body was located in the 200 block of Rutherford B. Hayes Circle on May 23. Wade said the victim was supposed to graduate from middle school.

Investigators said Berry’s body was found with multiple gunshot wounds. They said before Berry was shot, he made a phone call to a female saying if anything happened to him, he was with Tate.

At the time of the shooting, police said Tate was out on bond in connection to two auto thefts.