Detroit Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of 11-Year-Old Son

Published on October 12, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Muammar Markus Wallace, 38, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of his 11-year-old son.

On October 7, 2026, at approximately 2:19 p.m., Detroit police officers were dispatched to a residence in the 8000 block of Artesian Street for a reported shooting. Upon their arrival, officers located the child lying on the floor of the living room, suffering from a gunshot wound to the face. Medics arrived on the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment.

It is alleged that Defendant Muammar left his three children, ages four to 11-years-old, unattended at the residence. It is further alleged that Defendant Wallace’s eight-year-old son found an unsecured handgun in the home and fired it, striking the 11-year-old victim in the mouth, non-fatally wounding him.

Muammar Markus Wallace has been charged with one count of Firearms – Safe Storage Violations – Premises Under Individual’s Control – Minor Present and Inflicted Serious Impairment of a Body Function Upon Self or Another, and one count of Felony Firearm. *

“We at the Wayne County Prosecutors Office have been beating this drum for well over ten years. We have an educational campaign, we helped to change legislation, and we talk about it all the time. Please, please, please safely store your weapons at all times. No exceptions! Our children deserve our constant, unshakable, and total commitment here. Every day, 24/7 without fail,” said Prosecutor Kym Worthy.

He was arraigned on October 10, 2026, in 36^th District Court before Magistrate Delphia Burton and received a $100,000 personal bond. The Probable Cause Conference is scheduled for October 20, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., and the Preliminary Examination is scheduled for October 27, 2026, at 8:45 a.m., before Judge Shawn Jacque.

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

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