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Young boy struck by gunshot during drive-by shooting in Detroit

Child under 10 years old struck in head

The scene of an Aug. 19, 2024, shooting on Detroit's east side. (WDIV)

DETROIT – A young boy was struck by a gunshot during a drive-by shooting Monday in Detroit.

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The shooting happened around 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in the 16500 block of Fairmount Drive, which is near the intersection of 8 Mile and Kelly roads on Detroit’s east side.

Officials said a child under 10 years old was shot in the head. A source told Local 4 the injury is not believed to be fatal.

It’s unclear if police have any suspects.

No additional information has been revealed.

The scene of an Aug. 19, 2024, shooting on Fairmount Drive in Detroit. (WDIV)
The scene of an Aug. 19, 2024, shooting on Fairmount Drive in Detroit. (WDIV)
The scene of an Aug. 19, 2024, shooting on Fairmount Drive in Detroit. (WDIV)

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