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11-year-old shot in face by another child in Detroit; Police Chief Todd Bettison urges gun safety
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brandon Carr , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· October 7, 2026
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Key points Police Chief Todd Bettison reports the 11-year-old was shot by another child. Police responded quickly to a 911 call, arriving at the scene in about three minutes.
A child's condition is critical after a shooting. Police Chief Todd Bettison reports the 11-year-old was shot by another child. The incident occurred inside a home and the child was struck in the face.
Police responded quickly to a 911 call, arriving at the scene in about three minutes. The injured child was initially taken to one hospital before being transferred to another for further care.
Further details about the incident are available, including the events that unfolded after the shooting and the child's current status, as reported by authorities.
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Published: October 7, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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