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Teen wounded in accidental shooting on Detroit's west side

By David Komer online producer
Published  July 26, 2022 9:58pm EDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 2 Detroit

15-year-old accidentally shot expected to recover as DPD continues investigation

Detroit police suspect the shooting of a 15-year-old in an apartment off Joy Road was an accident Tuesday night.

DETROIT (FOX 2) - A 15-year-old was shot in the leg on the city's west side at about 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Investigators say the shooting is suspected to be an accident at the apartments at 15850 Joy Road, near the Southfield freeway.

The boy was transported to a local hospital where he is in stable condition with the wound in his right thigh, according to Detroit police.

Investigators say there are conflicting stories and are not sure if there was another person inside the apartment with him. 

Stay with FOX 2 for more information as it becomes available. 
 

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