15-Year-Old Girl Recovering After Saturday Night Shooting in Lansing
LANSING, MI — A quiet Saturday evening in Lansing was pierced by gunfire, leaving a 15-year-old girl hospitalized with a gunshot wound in a harrowing incident that has shaken the local community. Lansing Police confirmed the teenage girl was shot Saturday night, but thankfully, she is currently listed in stable condition as the investigation continues into what exactly led up to the tragic event.
According to the Lansing Police Department, officers were dispatched to the scene around 9:30 p.m. after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired in a residential neighborhood on the city’s south side. Upon arrival, officers discovered the 15-year-old victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was conscious and alert as emergency medical personnel transported her to a nearby hospital for treatment. The girl’s injuries, while serious, are not believed to be life-threatening, and she is expected to recover physically.
Investigators are still working to piece together the circumstances surrounding the shooting. While officials have not yet released the identity of the victim due to her age, they did confirm that she is a Lansing resident and was not alone at the time of the shooting. Witnesses reported seeing a dark-colored vehicle fleeing the scene shortly after the gunfire erupted, but as of Sunday morning, no suspects have been identified or taken into custody.
“We are doing everything we can to get to the bottom of what happened and to ensure those responsible are held accountable,” Lansing Police Chief Ellery Sosebee said in a brief statement to the media. “This is a senseless act of violence that could have ended tragically. We’re fortunate this young girl is still with us.”
Authorities have not yet disclosed whether the victim was the intended target or if she was caught in the crossfire. Residents in the area, still reeling from the violent disruption, expressed deep concern and fear for the safety of their children and loved ones.
“It was terrifying,” said Angela Porter, a neighbor who lives just a few houses down from where the shooting occurred. “We heard the shots, and then the screaming. I ran to make sure my kids were inside and safe. It breaks my heart to think a 15-year-old was hurt like that.”
Community leaders and anti-violence advocates are calling for calm and renewed efforts to address gun violence in Lansing, particularly as it impacts youth. This incident marks yet another sobering reminder of the increasing number of young people being affected by gun-related crimes across the country.
“It’s time for real conversations and action,” said Pastor Jerome Walker of New Light Missionary Baptist Church. “Our youth are hurting, and our neighborhoods are suffering. We can’t allow this cycle to continue. It’s up to all of us — families, churches, law enforcement, schools — to step up and protect our kids.”
The Lansing Police Department is asking anyone with information about the shooting — including possible security camera footage, dash cam videos, or eyewitness accounts — to come forward. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at (517) 483-STOP.
As the investigation unfolds, the Lansing community holds its breath, hoping for swift justice and a full recovery for the young girl whose life was suddenly altered by violence. While she remains hospitalized, her friends and family have rallied around her, expressing gratitude for the care she’s receiving and hope for her future.
The incident serves as a chilling reminder that even a single bullet can cause lasting trauma — but it also reveals the strength of a community determined to heal and protect its most vulnerable.
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