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16-year-old shot in jaw, by other teen in Asheboro, police say

Police said a 16-year-old boy was shot while he was inside a car.

ASHEBORO, N.C. — UPDATE: A suspect has been arrested in this case.

A 16-year-old is in the hospital after he was shot by another teen in Asheboro.

Asheboro police said a teen was inside a car when another 16-year-old boy shot him in the jaw from outside the car Friday night in North Asheboro Park around 9:30 p.m.

The teen who was shot was taken to the hospital.

Officers said a secure custody order has been obtained and they are searching for the suspect.

This is a developing story.

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