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15-year-old boy shot outside Detroit home, police say

The boy is in stable condition, officials say

No description found

DETROIT – Police are investigating a shooting on Detroit’s west side that occurred early Saturday morning.

According to police a 15-year-old boy was on the side of a house in the 19800 block of Burt Road when a dark colored Dodge Charger approached. Police say the passenger in the vehicle allegedly asked the boy a question and then fired a shot, striking him.

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The boy was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition, officials said.

Police say the passenger and alleged shooter is described as a Black man standing between 5 feet, 10 inches and 6 feet tall with a heavy build. No description of the driver was provided.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information can contact Detroit Police Department’s Eighth Precinct at ‪313-596-5840 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.

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