Pontiac boy, 15, shot by 14-year-old friend, deputies say

Victim listed in critical condition

PONTIAC, Mich. – A 15-year-old boy was shot in the head by his 14-year-old friend in a possible accidental shooting in Pontiac, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said.

Deputies said they responded to a report of a shooting in the 100 block of Wall Street Friday at 11 p.m. When they arrived, they found a 15-year-old boy suffering a gunshot wound to the head. 

He was transported to the hospital alive, deputies said, adding that a preliminary investigation revealed the victim's friend shot him and dialed 911 afterward.

The victim's other friends, who were also at the scene, were released to their parents, while the 14-year-old remains in custody.

Deputies said the victim is in critical condition. 

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