Man charged after accidentally shooting teen in Flint, prosecutor says
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FLINT, MI A man was trying to pull a shotgun away from a 16-year-old when the man accidentally pulled the trigger over the weekend, killing the teen, according to the Genesee County Prosecutor.
Flint Police responded around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 3 in reference to a shooting in the 2900 block of Henry Street, between Douglas Avenue and Branch Road.
Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said the 16-year-old was attempting to take his own life with the gun when the shooting took place.
The teen was located and brought to Hurley Medical Center and listed in critical condition, according to prior reporting. He was later pronounced deceased.
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By: Jim Kiertzner
and last updated 2021-04-06 18:14:42-04
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No criminal charges issued in fatal cannon explosion at baby shower in Genesee County
Jaromir Chalabala
and last updated 2021-03-10 11:32:56-05
GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) â No criminal charges will be issued related to a fatal cannon explosion at a baby shower in Gaines Township last month.
Evan Thomas Silva, 26, of Hartland, was killed on Feb. 6 after being struck by shrapnel from a small cannon that exploded after being fired at a baby shower celebration.
Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said per the police investigation, the cannon was legal and had been fired off in the past many times, including by many of those in attendance at the baby shower.