DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – A police investigation of the shooting involving a 16-year-old boy who was shot in the face in Dearborn Heights concluded as accidental.
The shooting occurred Monday (Sept. 18) at 3:30 p.m. in the 8400 block of Grayfield Street.
Officials determined that a 14-year-old was holding the gun, which accidentally discharged, hitting the 16-year-old boy in the face.
The 16-year-old was taken to a Metro Detroit hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
Police have one juvenile in custody.