BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Birmingham police say a 13-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a car speeding away from the scene Saturday night.

According to Birmingham police, shots were fired in the 2400 block of Avenue D around 6:45 p.m. Saturday. The car then left the scene and hit a 13-year-old boy who was on an ATV.

Authorities say the driver of the car fled on foot but was taken into custody a few blocks from the crash.

BPD Traffic Homicide Investigators are currently investigating the incident.

clarification: Birmingham police initially reported that Braylen Hardy was 12 years old. We’ve updated our stories to reflect the boy’s correct age.

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