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Preliminary Information: On 10/28/23, around 12:25pm, officers responded to an aggravated assault at the location of 1218 Epworth St. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile male with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was alert, conscious and breathing and transported to the hospital in stable condition. (in police custody) Preliminary investigation indicates the victim, who is an adult male, was working construction on a house when he observed the juvenile male suspect breaking into his utility vehicle. The juvenile suspect brandished a firearm and fired at the victim. The victim, who was also armed, returned fire, striking the juvenile suspect in the leg. Officers on scene placed the juvenile in custody with charges pending. The investigation continues.

 Please keep in mind the above information is preliminary in nature and can change as the investigation progresses and new information comes to light.