17-year-old killed during robbery attempt on Detroit's east side

Victim, 18, in critical condition

DETROIT – A 17-year-old was shot and killed early Wednesday morning during an attempted robbery on Detroit's east side.

Police said the victim was near Larned and St. Aubin around 5:30 a.m. when he was confronted by two men who tried to rob him.

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When the victim could not produce any property for the men, one of them fatally shot him.

Police did not release detailed descriptions of the men.