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BOSTON (AP) — The father of a Brockton youngster who was shot while riding his bicycle says his son has undergone surgery and is recovering.
Vandir Silva tells The Boston Globe (http://bit.ly/1PIpQVJ ) that the 7-year-old Divan Silva was smiling, laughing and playing Candy Crush on Monday. A hospital spokeswoman said the boy, who was hit by gunfire in the buttocks, was listed in serious condition.
Boston Police are searching for a teenage suspect in the Sunday shooting in Boston. The shooting also grazed the head of an unidentified 20-year-old man.
Police said witnesses described the suspect as a male between 14 and 18 years old, wearing a red hoodie, white shorts and white sneakers. He was described as heavy-set and 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Mayor Martin Walsh called on the community to come forward with information.
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