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Shooting lands father, son under arrest

Remus residents shoot 19-year-old in arm

Updated: Saturday, 14 Nov 2009, 3:28 PM EST
Published : Saturday, 14 Nov 2009, 3:28 PM EST

    BIG RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - A father and son from Remus were arrested after a 19-year-old Big Rapids man was shot in the arm Saturday morning.

    Big Rapids DPS tells 24 Hour News 8 that the victim was walking home when he was confronted by the 24-year-old. DPS says the confrontation stemmed from an altercation earlier in the evening between the 24-year-old and friends of the 19-year-old.

    DPS says during the confrontation, the 24-year-old shot the 19-year-old in the arm. The victim was transported to the Mecosta County Medical Center and was treated and released.

    DPS arrested the 24-year-old and are seeking several charges against the man, including attempted homicide. The suspect's 49-year-old father was also arrested in connection with the shooting.

    Names of the victim and the suspects have not been released.

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