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UPDATE: Family of teen shot in NLV speaks out

Posted at 9:44 PM, May 30, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-01 20:25:05-04

UPDATE: Relatives say Angel Mercado, 16, was shot in North Las Vegas Monday night.

"Frustrated, mad, that I couldn't do nothing about it," said Mercado's uncle. 

It happened as the teen was playing soccer outside. Relatives say suspected gang members drove up and picked a fight.

Mercado ignored the men and that's when gunfire erupted.

The teen was shot in the hand and foot. He is out of surgery and expected to be okay. 

ORIGINAL STORY

NORTH LAS VEGAS (KTNV) -- A teenager was shot Monday night in North Las Vegas. It happened in the 2400 block of Ellis Street, which is near Carey Avenue and Belmont Street.

The 16-year-old was transported to University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

No one has been arrested and police have not released information about a possible suspect.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.