Man in Detroit shooting that injured a teen was acquitted of violating safe storage regulations.
In a recent turn of events, a firearms safe storage violation charge against a 26-year-old Detroit man was dismissed by Judge Marlena Taylor of the Wayne County's 36th District Court. The charge, which was in connection with a shooting incident involving a 13-year-old boy and the man's 18-year-old brother, was dropped without prejudice on August 16, 2025.
The incident, which took place on July 14 around 5:20 p.m. at the man's apartment on the 9100 block of Kercheval Street in Detroit, saw the 13-year-old boy accidentally discharge an unsecured handgun inside the apartment. The firearm struck the 18-year-old man in the wrist.
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office had charged the man with one count of firearms, safe storage violation for premises under his control, where a minor was present and injured self or another. However, the dismissal of the case was due to the absence of the complaining witness at the court hearing.
The dismissal of the charge does not necessarily mean the man is innocent. It only means the case can be reopened if new evidence is presented. The prosecution could potentially refile charges against the man at a later date.
The shooting incident resulted in the 18-year-old man being taken to the hospital for treatment. No further details about the man's involvement in the shooting were provided in the article.
It is important to note that the safe storage of firearms is a critical issue, especially when minors are present. This incident serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of improper gun storage.
The investigation into the shooting incident was conducted by the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. No further details about the shooting or the man's involvement were provided in the article.
General news outlets reported on the dismissal of a firearms safe storage violation charge against a Detroit man, but reiterated that the case could be reopened if new evidence is presented. This incident, involving a 13-year-old boy accidentally discharging an unsecured handgun and injuring an 18-year-old man, highlights the importance of politics concerning gun control and the need for continued discussions on the general-news topic of gun safety, particularly in settings where minors are present. Crime-and-justice reports have emphasized the potential consequences of improper gun storage.
