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Boy, 16, Killed In Carmichael Shooting, 13-Year-Old Arrested

CARMICHAEL (CBS13) – A 16-year-old boy has died in a shooting in Carmichael on Sunday and a 13-year-old is considered a suspect.

Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Manzanita Avenue and Windmill Way on Sunday afternoon.

Deputies saw broken glass and had to kick in a door of an apartment.

The teen was found dead inside the apartment. He appeared to have suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

Detectives questioned a 13-year-old about the shooting after the incident.

Monday morning, detectives announced the 13-year-old had been arrested. The teen is facing a charge of murder, according to the sheriff's department.

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