GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A 16-year-old is dead after a shooting in Grand Rapids in the early hours of New Year's Day, the Police Department says.
The shooting happened near the intersection of Blaine Avenue SE and Boston Street SE just after midnight, officials say.
Police were initially called to the scene for a traffic crash. When they arrived, they saw a man who appeared to be suffering from a gunshot wound.
13 ON YOUR SIDE is told that victim is actually a 16-year-old boy.
First responders attempted life-saving measures, but they were unsuccessful. The victim's name has not been identified yet.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Grand Rapids Police Department or Silent Observer. Detectives can be reached at (616) 456-3380 or tips can be sent anonymously through Silent Observer at (616) 774-2345 or their website here.
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