DETROIT (WWJ) -- A 5-year-old Detroit boy was hospitalized after being hit by a bullet that was fired at a park near his home, and a teen suspect is in custody.
According to police, the shots were fired at Fargo-Oakfield Park, on the city's west side, at around 8:50 p.m. Tuesday, July 7.
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison said the boy was riding his bike with his father in front of their home, which is near the park.
"The random shots were fired at the park, but in the air, and of course, bullets travel," Bettison said. "And so the child was in front of his home, where he's supposed to be, being supervised. And, so...the child did nothing wrong, and the parents did nothing wrong."
The bullet went clean through the boys arm.
He is expected to recover, the chief said.
Police said they took a 15-year-old boy into custody on Wednesday evening.
Anyone with information is asked to call police or Crime Stoppers, either by phone at 1-800-SPEAK-UP (1-800-773-2587), or online at 1800speakup.org. As always, all those who contact Crime Stoppers will stay 100% anonymous, and will not be required to speak to police or to testify in court.
The child was hit in the arm, and is expected to be OK
The child was hit in the arm, and is expected to be OK
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