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13-year-old tried tp steal a man's car at a gas station, now the victim is being charged for firing shots

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Source: MEGA

Jul. 20 2021, Published 2:14 p.m. ET

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A 13-year-old girl was shot on Friday evening while trying to steal a car at a gas station in Wisconsin, according to authorities.

The man who pulled the trigger on the alleged juvenile thief now faces criminal charges.

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Police say a person left a vehicle running and unattended at a gas station at 50th Street and Sheridan in Kenosha, Wisconsin, at around 5:30 p.m. when the young girl “stole the car,” NBC Chicago reported.

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While the suspect attempted to drive away from the gas station, police say the owner fired shots at the car, striking her, according to NBC Chicago.

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The alleged thief was taken to an area children’s hospital and remains hospitalized.

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The girl’s charges will be referred to juvenile court, police said. The adult in the case is in custody on a single charge of first-degree recklessly endangering safety.

Police have not released any further information at this time.

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