The man accused of killing Clinton Township party store owner Emil Salem pleaded no contest on Wednesday.
Ujuan Burton, 32, pleaded no contest to First-Degree Murder, Armed Robbery, Felony Firearm and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon on Tuesday.
Salem had just turned 50 and owned Bernie's Market in Clinton Township for 18 years.
He was shot and killed just before midnight on March 24, 2015, when Burton walked into the store waving a gun, wearing sunglasses and a white bandana covering his face.
Burton headed for the back office where Salem's 16-year-old son was staying with the door locked.
Investigators say before Burton could make it to the office, Salem grabbed his gun. It's not clear who shot first, but there was an exchange of gunfire and Salem was shot in the head.
It is expected that Burton will be sentenced to life in prison on March 22.
