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Dearborn man shot in the leg by police after aiming a shotgun at them, now charged
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Jenny Marchi , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The individual, a 52-year-old Dearborn man, was taken to a hospital for treatment.
A welfare check in Dearborn led to a confrontation between police and a resident. The incident occurred on New York Street, where officers encountered a man with a shotgun. The man allegedly pointed the weapon at police, prompting an officer to shoot him in the leg.
The individual, a 52-year-old Dearborn man, was taken to a hospital for treatment. He has been charged with felonious assault and felony firearm. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including the events leading up to the shooting and the current status of the case.
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Category: safety Published: July 28, 2026 Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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