Detroit police shooting leaves teen in critical condition
Published on Jun 23, 2026, 2:30:55 PM
Total time: 00:03:50
Published on Jun 23, 2026, 2:30:55 PM
Total time: 00:03:50
Detroit Police shot a teenager who was running away from them after they arrested another teen near Campus Martius downtown.
Chief Todd Bettison says officers approached a group of young men and arrested one who was holding a suspicious-looking backpack. He says they searched the backpack and found a gun in it. An 18-year-old started walking away from the group and officers chased him.
Bettison says the officer who shot the fleeing teen feared for his safety. This happened a few hours before the annual fireworks over the Detroit River. Police said the teen was shot several times and is in serious condition.
Police also arrested minors who violated the city's 8 p.m. curfew and held them
until a parent or legal guardian came to get them. (Batcheller/Raiyn)
- Pat Batcheller contributed to this report
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