Detroit Officer Shoots Armed 18-year-old in the Back During Foot Chase

Body camera footage from a June 22, 2026 incident in Detroit, Michigan, shows an officer chasing 18-year-old Alonzo Lee-Perkins on foot through a parking lot near Cadillac Square before firing four shots and striking him in the back. Lee-Perkins survived, and a firearm was recovered near where he fell. Police said the officer believed he faced a threat, while questions were raised about whether Lee-Perkins displayed a weapon during the chase. The shooting drew protests and calls for the footage to be released. Lee-Perkins later admitted to investigators that he had a firearm at his waistband, and a judge found enough evidence for charges such as carrying a concealed weapon, felony firearm and resisting police to proceed. On October 6, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced that Officer Gonzalez would not face criminal charges.

• June 22, 2026 foot chase and shooting in Detroit
• Body camera footage showing the pursuit
• Lee-Perkins admitted to carrying a firearm; charges proceed
• Wayne County Prosecutor declined charges against the officer

* (Disclaimer: The content in this video is intended for educational and informational purposes only) Detroit, Michigan — On June 22, 2026, Detroit officers David Gonzalez and Joseph Wafer arrived at Cadillac Square to assist another unit handling an unrelated arrest. During the encounter, 18-year-old Alonzo Lee-Perkins walked past their patrol vehicle, drawing the officers’ attention because they believed he was holding something near his waistband. Officer Gonzalez ordered him to stop, but Lee-Perkins ran, prompting the officer to pursue him on foot with his weapon drawn. Body camera footage later released captured Officer Gonzalez repeatedly threatening to shoot as he chased Lee-Perkins through a parking lot. Lee-Perkins continued running, and Officer Gonzalez fired four shots, striking him in the back. Lee-Perkins survived his injuries, and a firearm was recovered near where he fell. Although police said the officer believed he faced a threat, the footage raised questions about whether Lee-Perkins had displayed a weapon during the pursuit, as he appeared to be running away without anything clearly visible in his hands. The shooting sparked public outrage, protests and demands for the release of the body camera footage, intensifying an ongoing debate over police accountability and transparency in Detroit. During a preliminary examination, Wafer testified that he suspected Lee-Perkins was carrying a firearm but acknowledged that he never actually saw a gun in the teenager’s hands. Lee-Perkins later admitted to investigators that he had a firearm secured at his waistband, while his defense attorney maintained that he never drew or pointed it at officers and argued that the initial stop and subsequent shooting were unjustified. A judge determined that prosecutors had presented sufficient evidence for the criminal case against Lee-Perkins to proceed, with charges including carrying a concealed weapon, felony firearm and resisting police. Meanwhile, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced on October 6 that Officer Gonzalez would not face criminal charges, citing insufficient evidence to overcome the officer’s legal protections involving self-defense, defense of others and the apprehension of fleeing felons. Officer Gonzalez has not been charged and he’s been back on full-duty since July 20. 🚨𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑙 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑥𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑦𝑠𝑖𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑙𝑦 𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑠. ⚠️𝑉𝑖𝑒𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑑𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑑𝑢𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡.⚠️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Special thanks to Shout-Out Supporters on Patreon: - 'William Prowse IV' - 'Clood' - Efrain - 'The Fraternal Order book' - 'Quân La' - 'Zixuno' - 'Rate A Creator with Omar Alkahlout' - 'Forever A Loner' - KHALID - Michael Griffin - John Doe - 'Twitchypowpow' - Rose - Tyrell Robertson - christine Grin