Detroit, MI
Juvenile shot by Detroit police Friday night after brandishing gun toward officers
Deputy Chief Jacqueline Pritchett speaks from a police scene Friday night.
DETROIT (FOX 2) – A juvenile was hospitalized after being shot by police during an incident on Friday night.
Detroit police struck the individual twice after he appeared to pull a firearm out after ignoring commands to stop walking.
It happened in the area of Seven Mile and Forrer Street just after 11 p.m., according to the deputy chief.
After observing a group of young men walking down the street, they stopped to investigate a possible curfew violation, Jacqueline Pritchett said. All subjects except for one stopped walking.
“As he was walking down the street, officers saw him fidgeting with his pants,” she said. “They thought they saw a firearm.”
As the individual entered an alley, he appeared to pull out a firearm, leading the pursuing officer to fear for his life and fire two shots.
He struck the individual in the wrist and leg area before being taken to the hospital. His injuries were not life-threatening.
The individual does not have a criminal history.
An AK-47-style weapon was recovered from the scene and placed into evidence, Pritchett said.