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2 dead, 9-year-old boy shot in 3 Detroit west side shootings within an hour
By Randy Wimbley at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· June 25, 2026
· 3 min read
Three shootings in one hour on Detroit 's west side left two people dead and a 9-year-old boy severely injured after he was caught in the crossfire.The violence began just before 9:30 p.m. Wednesday when Malik Sterling was shot and killed on Monica Street near Six Mile Road. Police say gunfire eru...
Key takeaway Watch Randy Wimbley's video report below: 2 dead, 9-year-old injured in 3 shootings in one hour in DetroitSterling's mother, Rena Frazier, remembered her son.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The string of shootings on Detroit's west side has once again raised concerns about public safety in the city. The fact that a 9-year-old boy was caught in the crossfire and severely injured is a stark reminder of the innocent lives often affected by violence. Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison's comments on the importance of ShotSpotter technology in responding quickly to the Brightmoor shooting highlight the role that advanced technology can play in saving lives. The city's efforts to extend its ShotSpotter contract with the Detroit City Council will be closely watched, given the potential benefits for rapid response to gun violence. As the investigation into these shootings continues, the community will be looking for answers on how to prevent such outbreaks of violence in the future, and what measures can be taken to protect residents, particularly children, from being harmed by gunfire.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Three shootings in one hour on Detroit's west side left two people dead and a 9-year-old boy severely injured after he was caught in the crossfire.The violence began just before 9:30 p.m. Wednesday when Malik Sterling was shot and killed on Monica Street near Six Mile Road. Police say gunfire eru...
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