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Police investigating after 5-year-old child is shot on Detroit’s west side
By Brandon Carr at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
A 5-year-old child was shot on Detroit ’s west side.The shooting occurred on Tuesday (July 7) near a home on Lindsay Street, not far from 8 Mile Road and the Southfield Freeway, as the child was shot in the arm, according to police.Police said the child’s father told a Local 4 photographer, Ebenez...
Key takeaway Police said the child’s father told a Local 4 photographer, Ebenezer Adjei, at the scene that the child is expected to recover.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The shooting of a 5-year-old child on Detroit's west side raises concerns about the safety of residents, particularly children, in the community. The incident occurred near a home on Lindsay Street, an area that has seen its share of violent crimes in the past. As police investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, residents are likely to be on edge, wondering what led to the incident and whether it was an isolated event or a symptom of a larger problem. The fact that the child is expected to recover is a relief, but the incident still underscores the need for community leaders and law enforcement to work together to address the root causes of violence in the city. With the shooting occurring near a major thoroughfare like 8 Mile Road, it's also a reminder that violence can happen anywhere, and that solutions will require a collaborative effort to make Detroit's neighborhoods safer for all residents.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? A 5-year-old child was shot on Detroit’s west side.The shooting occurred on Tuesday (July 7) near a home on Lindsay Street, not far from 8 Mile Road and the Southfield Freeway, as the child was shot in the arm, according to police.Police said the child’s father told a Local 4 photographer, Ebenez...
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