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Updated April 4, 2009 - 3:33 p.m.
A 17-year-old Ypsilanti resident was arrested by the Ypsilanti Police Department in relation to a shooting at the corner of Cross and Ballard streets Friday night.
According to a release issued by the Ypsilanti Police Department, one suspected was arrested and brought to the Washtenaw County Jail and one victim was hospitalized.
The report said the victim, a 32-year-old Ypsilanti resident, suffered a gunshot wound to his left arm and a flesh wound to the left side of his stomach area. He was treated at St. Joseph Hospital and later released.
Called to the 400 block of Ballard at 6:30 p.m., the report said, “Officers made contact with numerous witnesses that observed a group of subjects involved in an altercation.”
The report said the incident “led to one suspect producing a gun and firing shots at the victim.”
The subject, who police said they would not name, is currently waiting for his arraignment.
The Ypsilanti Police Investigative Bureau is continuing the investigation.
Stay with the Citizen for details as they develop.
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