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Gas station employee allegedly shoots, kills teen on Detroit’s southwest side

The investigation is ongoing.

DETROIT – Police are investigating an early morning shooting that took place Saturday, Nov. 25, at a gas station near Zug Island.

According to authorities, it happened at about 1 a.m. at a gas station near the intersection of Dearborn and Cobalt streets in Detroit. Police said they believe a 28-year-old man working at the gas station fatally shot a 17-year-old boy.

It’s unknown what led up to the incident, but police confirmed the employee has been taken into custody.

Update: Detroit police say gas station clerk fatally shot teen ‘in lawful self-defense’

The investigation is ongoing.


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