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Owner of Grand Rapids laundromat charged, arraigned in connection to shooting that critically injured 16-year-old boy

Jose Guadalupe Morin was arraigned on one count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The owner of a Grand Rapids laundromat was arraigned Tuesday in connection to a shooting that left a 16-year-old boy critically injured earlier this month.

Jose Guadalupe Morin, 69, was arraigned Tuesday morning on one count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder.

The shooting happened Tuesday, Sept. 12 at his store E&J Laundromat on Kalamazoo Avenue SE. Responding officers found a 16-year-old shot in the back of the store. Police rendered aid, and he was sent to a local hospital in critical condition.

Police said the shooting was part of a robbery during the initial investigation. 

"This...16-year-old is far too young to be involved in a violent incident like this," said Police Chief Eric Winstrom after the shooting. "We're going to do everything we can to make sure that this all gets sorted out. But I'm not sure where the facts are going to lead us."

Morin will be arraigned at the 61st District Court. If he is found guilty, he faces up to 10 years in prison or a $5,000 fine.

The shooting remains under investigation at this time.

Credit: Kent County Sheriff's Office

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