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Police Arrest Man Wanted In Connection With Shooting Of 3-Year-Old Girl

DETROIT (WWJ) - Detroit police have arrested a man wanted in connection with the shooting of a 3-year-old girl earlier this week.

A police spokesperson says 20-year-old Vernon Coles was found in Warren and taken into custody around 8:30 Friday evening by the Detroit Headquarters Surveillance Unit --with help from the U.S. Marshalls.

Coles is accused of allegedly shooting the little girl outside of a home on Cardoni Street on the city's east side.

The young victim is now recovering from her injuries. Coles faces charges of assault with intent to murder, felonious assault and felony firearm.

He's expected to be arraigned Saturday at 36th District Court.

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