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16-Year-Old Boy Shot While Walking Down Mack Avenue In Detroit

DETROIT (WWJ) - Authorities say a 16-year-old boy is in serious condition after being shot while walking down Mack Avenue on Detroit's east side.

The incident happened just before 3:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 9200 block of Mack Avenue, near McClellan Avenue.

The teen told police he was walking along the road when a silver car pulled up near him and someone inside started shooting.

The boy, who was shot in his left side, was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Police are now searching for the gunman.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police at 313-596-2260.

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