Bodycam shows Detroit officer shooting teen during foot pursuit as he was tossing the stolen gun

A 16-year-old boy has been shot by officers on Detroit’s west side.

The shooting occurred on Thursday (April 4) on Fenkell Avenue, Bramell at 7:20 p.m. after officials encountered the teen carrying a gun.

During questioning, officials say the teen broke away and ran, causing a foot chase to ensue in which bullets ranged out.

Detroit police Chief James White said, “Officers on patrol in the 8th Precinct working special operations near Fenkell and Bramell encountered a male and conducted an investigation for carrying a concealed weapon. During the course of the investigation, the subject broke and ran, and a foot chase ensued and shots were fired. At least two shots were fired, which were confirmed by shotspotter.”

White said they’re looking at whether the teen fired shots at the officers on pursuit first or vice versa.

The teen was grazed in his left leg and transported to a Metro Detroit hospital, where he was treated for his injury and later released into police custody.

White said no officers were injured during the incident, and the 9mm handgun, which was stolen from Dearborn Heights in 2022, was recovered.