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Southfield Police: Man Trying To Sell iPhone Robbed And Shot, 17-Year-Old In Custody

(CBS DETROIT) - A 17-year-old is in police custody following a shooting that left an 18-year-old hospitalized, WWJ reports.

It happened Monday at 8:30 p.m. in the 27000 block of Arlington, which is near 11 Mile Road east of Lasher in Southfield.

Authorities say the 18-year-old man met up with the 17-year-old suspect at a home to sell him an iPhone. Instead of paying for the phone the 18-year-old reported the 17-year-old suspect grabbed it and took off running, according to WWJ.

The 18-year-old chased the 17-year-old suspect into an open garage where according to WWJ, there was a struggle. A second suspect then shot the 18-year-old once in the back.

The 18-year-old reportedly then ran to a home where a resident called 911.

Police arrested the 17-year-old and the 18-year-old was listed in stable condition.

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