Officials: 17-year-old boy shot while walking on Detroit’s west side

Shooting victim listed in temporary serious condition

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DETROIT – A 17-year-old boy was shot while walking on Detroit’s west side, according to police.

The man was walking in the 7000 block of Elmhurst Street around 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, officials said.

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He said he was walking when he heard shots and felt pain, according to authorities.

The man was transported to a nearby hospital and is listed in temporary serious condition, officials said.

No additional information has been made available.


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