Detroit Police Search for 13-Year-Old Accused of Shooting Father, Fleeing in SUV
Detroit police are searching for a 13-year-old boy accused of shooting his father and then fleeing the scene in the family's SUV with their dog. The incident occurred on Detroit's west side on Tuesday evening following a dispute over discipline.…
Detroit, MI, August 11, 2026 —
Detroit police are actively searching for a 13-year-old boy believed to have shot his father on Tuesday evening. The incident took place on the west side of Detroit.
Authorities stated that the shooting occurred following a dispute between the boy and his father regarding discipline. After the alleged shooting, the teenager is reported to have fled the scene.
The boy reportedly left the location in the family’s vehicle, a gray 2026 Rivian. He was also accompanied by the family dog. The vehicle was last seen heading south on the Southfield Freeway. The Michigan license plate of the SUV has not been provided.
The condition of the father has not been released. Details regarding the specific circumstances leading up to the dispute or the exact time of the incident were not immediately available.
Detroit police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating the boy and the vehicle. Further details will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Brandon Carr on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
