Detroit police investigate death of 16-year-old in accidental shooting
DETROIT โ Detroit police are investigating an accidental shooting that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old Sunday afternoon on Rosemary Street. A preliminary investigation indicated that at about 1:20 p.m., the teen was in a vehicle with a 19-year-old relative. The relative allegedly mishandled a gun, which then discharged and struck the victim. The 16-year-old was privately taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Anyone with information is asked to call Detroit Police Departmentโs Homicide Section at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 800-SPEAK UP.