Teen Shot, Critically Injured During Apparent Home Invasion
DETROIT (WWJ) - Authorities say a 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was shot while allegedly breaking into a home on Detroit's east side.
The incident unfolded early Friday morning at a home on Lakewood Street, in the area of Chalmers and Mack Avenue.
A 40-year-old homeowner told police he caught two teens breaking into his home and fired at them, striking at least one.
Bloody snow at curb, latex gloves in street in front of multi-family home on Lakewood St at Charlevoix. Owner reportedly has told Detroit Police he caught 2 teens breaking in, shot at least 1, said to be in critical condition. Man taking truck from drive declined comment. @WWJ950 pic.twitter.com/zXxDDjkzjr
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The homeowner, a valid CPL holder, is cooperating with police.
Other circumstances surrounding the incident weren't immediately clear.
An investigation is ongoing.
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