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'I just don’t want to go outside': Young shooting victim shares trauma after 4th of July gunfire
By Darren Cunningham at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 8, 2026
· 3 min read
Investigators are trying to find out who's behind a shooting on the 4th of July that left five innocent people injured. It happened in Mount Clemens outside of Ja'Nyiah Davis' home.Im still shaken up a little bit because I got shot, and I didnt think that would happen to me because Im a kid," the...
Key takeaway Im still shaken up a little bit because I got shot, and I didnt think that would happen to me because Im a kid," the 10-year-old told 7 News Detroit .
Why this matters in The Detroit
The shooting on the 4th of July in Mount Clemens that left five innocent people injured, including two children, has raised concerns about public safety in the Detroit area. The fact that a block party, typically a celebration of community, turned into a scene of violence and trauma is particularly disturbing. For a 10-year-old like Ja'Nyiah Davis, the experience of being shot and witnessing others get hurt will likely have long-lasting effects on her emotional well-being. Her father's efforts to get her and her brother into therapy are a crucial step in helping them cope with the trauma. The incident also highlights the need for increased community engagement and support to prevent such violent incidents in the future. As the Macomb County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate, the community will be watching to see what measures will be taken to ensure that public gatherings and celebrations can be enjoyed without fear of violence.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Investigators are trying to find out who's behind a shooting on the 4th of July that left five innocent people injured. It happened in Mount Clemens outside of Ja'Nyiah Davis' home.Im still shaken up a little bit because I got shot, and I didnt think that would happen to me because Im a kid," the...
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