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Man shot in stomach, suspect at large

Victim claims case of mistaken identity

Updated: Monday, 31 Dec 2012, 9:22 PM EST
Published : Monday, 31 Dec 2012, 9:11 PM EST

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - One person was shot in the stomach on Grand Rapids' northeast side Monday evening.

It happened in the area of Carrier Street and College Avenue NE.

The 24-year-old victim has claimed he was shot in a case of mistaken identity, police told 24 Hour News 8. He said he did not recognize the shooter.

After being shot, the victim was able to crawl to a house in the neighborhood of College Avenue and Leonard Street to seek help.

He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital in a private vehicle to undergo surgery.

The victim appears to be cooperating with police.

GRPD is searching the area for the suspect. No one is currently in custody.

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