Detroit police are searching for a teenage suspect wanted in connection with the shooting of a five-year-old boy in Detroit, Michigan. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, July 7, 2026, at approximately 8:50 p.m. near Fargo-Oakfield Park on the city's west side. According to Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison, the victim was riding his bicycle with his father in front of their home, which is located near the park, when random shots were fired into the air at the nearby park. The stray bullet struck the child in the arm, passing cleanly through the limb. Authorities confirmed that the boy is currently hospitalized but is expected to make a full recovery. Chief Bettison emphasized that the child and his parents did nothing wrong, noting that the boy was properly supervised at the time of the incident. The suspect is described as a teenager, estimated to be between 15 and 16 years old, and may have been wearing a mask during the shooting. Police are urging anyone with information regarding the suspect's identity or whereabouts to come forward. Residents are asked to contact the Detroit Police Department or Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously by phone at 1-800-SPEAK-UP (1-800-773-2587) or online at 1800speakup.org. Crime Stoppers guarantees that all callers will remain 100% anonymous and will not be required to speak directly with police or testify in court. This case remains an active investigation as law enforcement continues to seek the individual responsible for the shooting.