Bates and Farmer streets
Coverage of Bates and Farmer streets in the Nexus archive.
- 18-year-old accused of being armed in downtown Detroit, shot by police, faces multiple charges
An 18-year-old, Alonzo Anthony Lee-Perkins, was shot by Detroit police after allegedly being armed and fleeing officers. He faces charges including carrying a concealed weapon, resisting a police officer, and felony firearm. The incident occurred near an apartment complex in downtown Detroit on June 22, hours before the Ford Fireworks show.
- Few Details, many questions remain after Detroit police shooting near fireworks leaves man injured
A Detroit police shooting left a man in critical condition after officers arrested a 19-year-old with a rifle and pursued another armed individual. The incident occurred near Bates and Farmer streets, with questions remaining about the officer's actions and the suspect's identity. Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and city officials addressed the event, noting efforts to ensure safety during the Ford Fireworks show.