The **14-year-old boy** never made it home. He was shot in the neck and collapsed in a driveway before help could reach him. Just a few feet away, his **17-year-old friend** lay bleeding on the lawn — both victims of a **drive-by shooting** that tore through **Detroit’s west side** early Monday morning.
According to Detroit Police, the two teens were walking back from a neighborhood store near **West Chicago Boulevard and Southfield Freeway** when they reportedly exchanged words with someone in a vehicle. Minutes later, a **blue Lincoln SUV** circled back, and the occupants opened fire.
Investigators say at least **28 rounds** were fired from an **assault rifle and a .40-caliber handgun**, riddling the block with bullets and leaving shell casings scattered across driveways and sidewalks.Neighbors described waking to the sound of rapid gunfire, followed by screams. When they rushed outside, they found the two boys lying motionless — one on a front lawn, the other in a driveway.
Emergency crews arrived quickly, rushing both teens to the hospital. The **14-year-old succumbed to his injuries**, while his **17-year-old friend remains in critical condition**, fighting for his life.Police have launched a full investigation, reviewing security footage and interviewing witnesses. The **SUV** was last seen speeding east toward **Livernois Avenue**, and detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The shooting has left the community shaken, yet again confronting the reality of youth violence in Detroit. Local pastors and anti-violence advocates are organizing a vigil in the area, calling for peace and accountability. Family members of the slain boy described him as a bright, funny teen who loved basketball and had big dreams for the future — dreams cut short in a burst of senseless violence.