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Man from Tennessee struck by a bullet in 'accidental shooting,' Kent County Sheriff's Office says

The 22-year-old was hit by a bullet and went to the hospital to get checked out. Detectives believe this was an accident.
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KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Deputies with the Kent County Sheriff's Office are investigating a shooting in Gaines Township.

The sheriff's office said it happened just before noon in the area of Eastern Avenue and Woodfield Drive.

Detectives said a 22-year-old man from Tennessee was hit with a bullet, and taken to an area hospital for treatment. 

The sheriff's office thinks it was an accident. 

Everyone involved has been identified, authorities said. 

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