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Flint teen shot and killed after being told to come to Mott Park
Posted: 06.09.2012 at 12:02 AM
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A tarp covers the victim near the Mott Park tennis courts.  / Mike Sanford
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Victim's aunt says he received phone call shortly before being shot

FLINT -- A fourteen-year-old boy was shot and killed while walking in Flint's Mott Park Friday night.

The shooting happened around 9 p.m., near the park's tennis courts off Nolen Drive.

The victim's aunt tells NBC25 the boy received a phone call telling him to come to the park.

He was gunned down moments later.

Flint Police, Michigan State Police and the Genesee County Sheriff's Department were still combing the scene as of midnight Saturday.

Police have yet to confirm the victim's identity.

No suspect information was made available to the media.

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