KENTWOOD, Mich. — Deputies say a 17-year-old girl was shot in the arm while playing with a gun at a home in Gaines Township Thursday night.
The Kent County Sheriff's Office says the girl and two others were at a residence in the Kentwood Mobile Home Park on N. Kenbrook Street SE around 9 p.m. Thursday.
The group of teens were playing with a gun when it went off, striking the 17-year-old girl in the arm.
The teenager was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Deputies say the teens initially reported the shooting came from an unknown source, sparking an investigation of the surrounding area. But after further questioning and investigating, it was determined the shooting happened while the group of teens were playing with a gun.
It's unclear at this time if anyone has been arrested or will face charges in connection to the shooting.
The Kent County Sheriff's Office says there is no threat to the community and no outstanding suspects.
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