Video: Police approached a black teenager because it looked like he had a gun, cops chased the teen and shot him while he was running away. Having a gun is a second amendment right from the U.S. Constitution
Newly released video shows Alonzo Lee-Perkins, 18, being shot in the back by police in Detroit, Michigan. The shooting was at a Ford fireworks show in June 2026. Officer David Gonzalez called the young black teen a bitch multiple times and then shot him.
Officer David Gonzalez was responding to a call regarding a separate matter that did not involve Alonzo at all. Officer Gonzalez saw Alonzo and noticed a bulge in his waist.
Officer Gonzalez then unlawfully chased Alonzo on foot. Alonzo ran away and Officer Gonzalez repeatedly called Alonzo a bitch. Officer Gonzalez then shot Alonzo in the back as he was running away.
Alonzo never pulled a gun out. Cops found a gun on scene. Alonzo was hurt and taken to the hospital, where he survived. Alonzo was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, resisting and obstructing a police officer, and felony firearm.
District attorneys chose not to charge Officer Gonzalez with a crime. Alonzo has attorneys that plan to sue the Detroit Police Department and the city of Detroit for violating Alonzo’s 4th and 2nd amendment rights.
Carrying a gun lawfully is a second amendment right from the constitution and is not illegal. Police must have reasonable suspicion to approach you or detain you. Reasonable suspicion being that you are about to commit a crime, have committed a crime, or in the process of committing a crime.
