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Teen Shot In The Back While Playing Basketball

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A 15-year-old is in stable condition after being shot in the back while playing basketball in the 800 block of Saratoga Street, police say.

Around 12:30 a.m. Monday morning, Western District officers responded to the area.

They located the victim, who was soon transported to a local hospital.

Preliminary investigation shows the victim and several others were approached by unidentified suspects who began shooting into the crowd.

Citywide shooting detectives are investigating this shooting and are asking anyone with information to call (410) 396-2221 or call Metro Crime stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

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