Detroit Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Brother

Published on July 17, 2025

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Geris Edward Gordon, 26, of Detroit in connection with the non-fatal shooting of his 18-year-old brother who was shot by a 13-year-old boy.

On July 14, 2025, at approximately 5:20 p.m., at an apartment in the 9100 block of Kercheval Street in Detroit, the victim and Defendant Gordon’s 13-year-old neighbor were inside the defendant’s home when they found his unsecured handgun. It is alleged that the 13-year-old boy was handling the firearm when it discharged, striking the victim in the wrist. The victim was privately transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Geris Edward Gordon has been charged with Firearms – Safe Storage Violations – Premises Under Individual’s Control – Minor Present and Injured Self or Another, which carries a 5-year maximum penalty.*

“I am again asking gun owners to safely store their weapons inside their homes - or wherever they have their weapons. This is not a hard ask and compliance is very simple,” said Prosecutor Kym Worthy.

He was arraigned on July 16, 2025, in 36th District Court, before Magistrate Laura Echartea and given a $25,000 personal bond. The Probable Cause Conference is scheduled for July 25, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., and the Preliminary Examination is scheduled for August 1, 2025, at 8:45 a.m., before Judge Marlena Taylor.

Please request a photograph of the defendant from the Detroit Police Department.

*The charges are allegations and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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