Canton girl charged with assault for throwing father off hood of moving car, officials say

17-year-old Jenna Shi facing 2 felony charges

Police lights. (KPRC/File)

CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Canton Township girl has been charged with assault after she threw her father off the hood of a moving vehicle during an argument, according to police.

Police officers were called at 4:44 p.m. Monday (April 19) to the intersection of Liberty Street and Stanton Road in Canton Township, they said.

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Authorities said Jenna Shi, 17, and her father, Guangjie Shi, 50, both of Canton Township, got into an argument during which Guangjie Shi jumped on the hood of a moving car while his daughter tried to leave.

Jenna Shi was driving the car when her father was thrown from the vehicle, according to police. He was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, officials said.

“The alleged facts in this case clearly reflect a family in crisis,” Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said. “Today’s times are exceedingly difficult. There is no shame in admitting that you help. Please seek that help for yourself and/or your family when you need it.”

Jenna Shi is charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm and reckless driving causing serious injury. As a 17-year-old, she will be charged as an adult.

Her arraignment is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday (April 21) at 35th District Court.


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