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FLINT, MI - A shooting victim Saturday night in Flint managed to fire a shot back at his alleged assailant, according to police.
The victim told police he was walking around 9 p.m. Nov. 11 in the 1500 block of Berrywood Lane, between Hargott Avenue and Crestbrook Lane, when he was approached by two males wearing dark clothing.
Words were exchanged between the trio and one of the suspects pulled a handgun out and fired at the victim before fleeing in an unknown direction.
Flint police Detective Tyrone Booth confirmed Sunday afternoon that the victim "did discharge the firearm he was legally carrying" during the incident.
"We only have one victim at this time," he said.
The victim was transported to a local hospital and listed in good condition. No additional information was made available by police.
Anyone with information about the shooting incident may contact the Flint Police Department at 810-237-6800 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-422-JAIL (5245) or online at P3tips.com.