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Argument Leads To 2 Detroit Women Shooting Each Other

DETROIT, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Police say two women shot each other after a verbal altercation in Detroit.

It happened Thursday morning at 3 a.m. in the 15700 block of Stout.

Police say the two women are neighbors and the 71-year-old woman allegedly struck the 55-year-old woman with an item.

The 55-year-old woman, a CPL holder, then fired a shot striking the 71-year-old woman.

The 71-year-old woman, also a CPL holder, fired a shot striking the 55-year-old woman.

Police say the 55-year-old was taken to a local hospital and listed in temp-serious condition.

The 71-year-old was also taken to a local hospital and is listed in critical condition.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Department's Eighth Precinct at 313-596-5840 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.

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