4-year-old in critical condition after drive-by shooting in Detroit

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Child shot in back side during drive-by shooting in Detroit

Another child was victimized by gunfire Wednesday morning during a suspected drive-by shooting on Detroit's west side. They are listed in critical condition.

A child was struck by a bullet in a Detroit home during an apparent drive-by shooting on the city's west side Wednesday morning.

Detroit police have been investigating the scene since 3 a.m. when they received a report of a 4-year-old boy shot in the back side.

The victim is in critical condition at Children's Hospital.

According to police, the child was lying in their bed when at least four shots were fired into the home, located in the 18400 block of Stout, just west of Evergreen Road. 

The victim was struck once.

Police don't have a description of the suspect or their vehicle. Instead, they'll be canvassing the area and checking on any home cameras for help finding evidence.

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It's not clear what prompted the shooting. 

Detroit Police canvass the area of the 18000 block of Stout on the city's west side.

If anyone has any information, they're advised to get in touch with police.