Teen shot in chest while walking on Detroit's west side

Victim in serious condition

A teen was shot in the chest Jan. 14, 2018 while walking on Detroit's west side. (WDIV)

DETROIT – A 16-year-old boy was shot in the chest Sunday while walking on Detroit's west side, police said.

Police said the teen was walking to a friend's house. He was in the area of 10028 Appoline St. at 12:08 p.m. when he heard gunshots, police said. He felt pain and realized he had been shot.

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He was able to get to his friend's house, where emergency medical personnel transported him to a hospital, police said. He is listed in serious condition.

The shooter is unknown.


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