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5-year-old boy recovering after stray bullet hits him while riding bike in Detroit
By Jay Scott Smith, Erik Yettaw at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 8, 2026
· 3 min read
A Detroit police vehicle spent the day at the corner of Lindsay Street and Trojan Avenue, where the scary incident happened on Tuesday night, when another child in the city was injured by gunfire.Update: Minor in custody after 5-year-old boy shot by stray bullet on Detroit’s west sideThe shooting...
Key takeaway “That’s a traumatic thing for a 5-year-old to go through,” LaRon Kinney said.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The shooting of a 5-year-old boy by a stray bullet in Detroit's west side is a stark reminder of the city's ongoing struggle with gun violence and lack of adult supervision in some neighborhoods. The fact that the incident occurred at Fargo-Oakfield Park, a place where children should be able to play safely, underscores the need for increased police presence and community engagement. Residents like Marla Hewin, who has witnessed daily incidents on Lindsay Street, are calling for more patrols and better parental oversight to prevent similar incidents. The city's efforts to address "teen takeovers" in various parts of Detroit must also include initiatives to engage young people in positive activities and provide them with alternatives to violence. As the community comes together to support the recovering boy and his family, it is clear that a comprehensive approach is needed to ensure that all Detroiters, especially children, can feel safe in their own neighborhoods.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A Detroit police vehicle spent the day at the corner of Lindsay Street and Trojan Avenue, where the scary incident happened on Tuesday night, when another child in the city was injured by gunfire.Update: Minor in custody after 5-year-old boy shot by stray bullet on Detroit’s west sideThe shooting...
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