BROOKLYN PARK, Minn — A boy was found with a gunshot wound Saturday night after police responded to several reports of shots fired in Brooklyn Park.
According to the Brooklyn Park Police Department, officers were sent to the 8100 block of Zane Avenue after shots fired were reported at about 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Once there, officers found a boy who suffered a gunshot wound. He was soon taken to a nearby hospital. Officials told KARE 11 that the boy is 17 years old and is expected to survive.
Police say officers also found a "large crime scene" at an apartment complex, with seven vehicles and several apartments damaged by gunfire. Police added that they believe more than 40 rounds were fired based on initial evidence.
One firearm was found at the scene, police say. Officials later confirmed that it was a fully automatic weapon and was found with an extended magazine.
Brooklyn Park police said on Aug. 16 that officers found information about a vehicle that was involved in the shooting. On Aug. 14, officials say officers found the vehicle and obtained a search warrant for the car. Once they began searching the car, officers found a "ghost" gun with no serial numbers on it. Officers believe the gun was involved in the shooting.
Officials added that investigators believe that a juvenile suspect was involved in the shooting and officers are now working to bring the juvenile into custody.
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