WYOMING, Mich. — Two teenage suspects have been taken into custody in connection to a Nov. 1 shooting that left a 15-year-old boy seriously injured. The shooting stemmed from an alleged attempted robbery.
Officers say the incident happened at a business located at 3530 South Division Avenue around 7 p.m. Police could not immediately locate the suspects when they arrived to the scene.
Investigators say three suspects had entered the store wearing masks and surrounded an employee. A fight between the suspects and employee began, and the employee shot one of the suspects with a legally-carried gun. The suspects then fled the scene.
A short time after officers responded, callers informed police of a teenager near the business suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, where he was in serious condition.
At this time, the 15-year-old remains under medical care.
The two suspects who were at large have since been taken into custody without incident. Police say they are 14 and 17 years old.
Once the investigation is complete, it will be handed over to the Kent County Prosecutor's Office for review, including a review of the employee's actions during the alleged robbery.
Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Wyoming Department of Public Safety or Silent Observer.
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