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Detroit men convicted in 2025 shooting of 6-year-old killed by stray bullet on city’s west side
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brandon Carr , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident happened in July 2025 and has seen multiple defendants convicted, with one having previously pleaded guilty.
A tragic incident occurred in 2025 when a young boy lost his life. The boy, who was only six years old, was playing inside his home on the west side of the city when he was struck by a stray bullet. The case has now seen convictions of several men.
A jury in Wayne County found one man guilty of second-degree murder, among other charges. Another man was found guilty of multiple charges, including first-degree murder. Further details about the case and convictions are available from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.
The incident happened in July 2025 and has seen multiple defendants convicted, with one having previously pleaded guilty.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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