DETROIT – On Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, a 16-year-old boy was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head at Detroit’s Butzel playground, according to police.
Emergency medical teams arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital.
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Despite their efforts, the young man did not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The Detroit Police Department’s homicide unit is actively investigating the incident.
At this time, no suspects have been identified or arrested.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to help bring justice to the victim and his family.
If you have any information that could assist in the investigation, please contact 1-800-SPEAKUP or the Detroit Police Homicide Department at 313-596-2260.