Teen Charged As Adult In Detroit Shooting That Injured 14-Year-Old: Prosecutor

DETROIT — A Detroit teen is being charged as an adult in connection with a shooting that left a 14-year-old clinging to life earlier this month, according to officials.

The shooting happened at 9:40 p.m. on May 17 near Farmer Street and Grand River in the downtown area of Detroit, according to officials.

When officers arrived at the location, officials said they found a 14-year-old suffering froma gunshot wound to the chest. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was expected to be ok, according to officials.

Ramon Javon Perez Smith, 17, was charged as an adult with 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.

He was placed in jail with a $500,000 bond, along with a GPS tether, house arrest and an order barring contact with the victim or any witnesses.

His next court date is scheduled for Wednesday.

A 16-year-old from Detroit was also charged in connection with the shooting. He was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and was given a $4,000 bond with house arrest.

Officials said Smith got into a fight with a group of kids that included the 14-year-old. During the fight, officials said Smith pulled out a handgun and fired multiple times into the group of teens, striking the 14-year-old in the chest.

Police arrested Smith shortly afterward.

The shooting happened as Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison told reporters that roughly 60 kids from Detroit and the metro region gathered in the city’s downtown area. He said police will also hold parents accountable for the shooting.