Fargo-Oakfield Playground
Coverage of Fargo-Oakfield Playground in the Nexus archive.
- Police Chief Todd Bettison updates arrest of 15-year-old in shooting of child on Detroit’s west side
A 15-year-old boy is in custody for shooting a 5-year-old child in Detroit. The incident occurred at a playground; the child is recovering. Community tips aided the arrest, and no charges have been filed yet.
- Minor in custody after 5-year-old boy shot by stray bullet at Detroit playground
A minor is in custody after a 5-year-old boy was shot by a stray bullet at a Detroit playground. The incident occurred Tuesday night when a teenager allegedly fired shots into the air, striking the child in the arm. The boy received medical treatment and was released, while the investigation continues.
- Child shot on Detroit's west side, police investigating
A 5-year-old child was shot near the Fargo-Oakfield Playground on Detroit's west side Tuesday night. The child's condition is stable, but the circumstances leading to the shooting remain unknown. Police are investigating the incident.