FOLLOW -UP: Shooting of Teen in Fraser Under Investigation

DRCN News Desk | June 2, 2026

FRASER, Mich. — An independent investigation is underway after a 15-year-old boy experiencing a mental health crisis was shot and killed by police officers on Saturday afternoon [1, 2].

The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on May 30, 2026, in the 17000 block of Breezeway Street [1, 3]. Officers from the Fraser Department of Public Safety responded to a domestic dispute call placed by the teenager's grandmother, who reported feeling unsafe because the boy was hiding his hand behind his back [1]. Neighbors noted hearing intense shouting and the phrase "just shoot me" prior to the gunfire [1].

Police and Investigative Accounts

According to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office, which has taken over the investigation, the teen—identified as Ayden Gould—was armed with a knife [1, 3].

• Taser Deployment: Body-worn camera footage reviewed by investigators shows officers initially attempted to de-escalate the situation by deploying Tasers [1, 3].

• Charging Suspect: The less-lethal attempts failed to stop Gould, who investigators state was charging toward the officers while wielding the knife [1, 3].

• Fatal Shots: An officer subsequently discharged their firearm, striking Gould in the chest [1]. Despite immediate first aid rendered at the scene, the teen was pronounced dead at a local hospital [1]. No officers were injured [1].

Family Demands Accountability

Gould’s family has publicly condemned the use of deadly force, stating that the teenager was undergoing a severe mental health crisis and required medical intervention rather than gunfire [1, 2].

In an online fundraiser organized to cover funeral and legal expenses, his mother, Amber Gould, wrote that her son was a funny, sensitive child who "deserved help" and "deserved to live" [1, 2]. The family is currently seeking legal counsel to review the transparency of the investigation [2].

Current Status

The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure during lethal force investigations [1]. The Macomb County Sheriff's Office continues to review the body-camera footage and witness statements before submitting their findings to the prosecutor's office [1].

Sources:

• [1] The Macomb Daily: Family of slain Fraser teen: ‘He deserved to live’

• [2] The Detroit News: GoFundMe launched by family of teen fatally shot by Fraser police