10-Year-Old Boy Shot In East Chicago

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CHICAGO (CBS) -- A 10-year-old boy was shot in East Chicago, Indiana Friday night, according to police.

According to the East Chicago, Indiana Police Department, the shooting occurred in front of Callahan Park.

A bullet went through the back window of a vehicle, hitting the 10-year-old boy in the stomach.

Police said they were initially notified by ShotSpotter technology which enabled them to get to the scene quickly.

The child is in stable condition at St. Catherine's Hospital.

Detectives are interviewing witnesses, but there are no suspects in custody.