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11-year-old shot on Detroit's west side
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Samantha Sayles , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The severity of the child's injuries has not been disclosed. A shooting involving an 11-year-old occurred on Wednesday afternoon.
A shooting involving an 11-year-old occurred on Wednesday afternoon. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident. The severity of the child's injuries has not been disclosed.
Further details about the shooting are expected to be released by police. A person was seen being arrested at the scene, but it is unclear if this is related to the shooting.
More information will be provided as it becomes available from the authorities, who plan to share additional details about the incident.
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Category: safety Published: October 7, 2026 Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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