Teen charged in shooting of 14-year-old in downtown Detroit
A 17-year-old boy has been charged after a 14-year-old was shot in the chest on Sunday in downtown Detroit.
According to online court records, the Detroit teen is charged with one count of assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm, felonious assault, carrying a concealed weapon and three counts of felony firearm. The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said he will be tried as an adult.
According to the prosecutor's office, the teen was arraigned by a judge on Saturday and given a $500,000 cash bond. If the teen posts it, he will be under house arrest, required to wear a GPS tether and have no contact with the 14-year-old boy or witnesses in the shooting.
The shooting happened the night of May 17 in the 1300 block of Farmer Street, the prosecutor's office said.
Prosecutors said the 17-year-old was involved in an altercation with a group of people before he pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots toward the group, striking the 14-year-old. The teen ran away from the scene and was later arrested.
"We are thankful that the 14-year-old victim received immediate medical care and will survive this traumatic event," said Prosecutor Kym Worthy.
Detroit aims to support youth safety, hold individuals accountable
The shooting comes as city officials are working to address large gatherings dubbed teen takeovers. The gatherings have been a trend in Detroit and across the country in recent weeks.
Detroit residents are now calling for a change in the city's curfew for minors, which is currently 11 p.m.
Mayor Mary Sheffield said in a social media video on Saturday that while the city is aiming to support the safety of youth through its Occupy the Summer program, individuals who commit crimes will be held accountable.
"Support for our youth does not mean there will be no accountability," Sheffield said. "Individuals who bring guns, incite violence, destroy property, disrupt public spaces or engage in criminal or disorderly behavior will be held fully accountable."
In the video, Sheffield also called on parents to keep track of their children.
