Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Name Not Disclosed
Gender : Male
Age : 16
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/03/2025
Location : Chester Street and Neff Avenue
City : Detroit
County : Wayne
State : Michigan
Agency : Detroit Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 3, 2025, Detroit Police officers encountered a 16-year-old male near an abandoned building at Chester Street and Neff Avenue during a routine patrol amid heightened local disturbances. Officers attempted to investigate but the youth fled, leading to a foot chase and brief struggle. Police claim he shot an officer in the hand, after which officers opened fire and killed him. An investigation is ongoing.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/07/04/1-teen-dead-1-in-custody-and-suspect-at-large-after-shooting-on-detroits-east-side-what-we-know/
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/16-year-old-suspect-dead-officer-injured-in-shooting-detroit-east-side
