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Community gathers for two men hit by police in Grand Rapids

Riley's family and the family of the man hit and killed by an unmarked MSP car last week, Samuel Sterling, gathered in front of Helen DeVos.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Monday night a gathering was held for a teen who police said was hit by a patrol car while running from officers.

Deputies said Riley Doggett was an occupant in what they believe was a stolen vehicle connected to several crimes in Kent County when they attempted to stop the car. 

They said Doggett did not stop and a brief chase began.

Officials said Doggett and one other person then got out of the car and attempted to run while the vehicle was still in motion. 

They said Doggett was hit by a deputy's vehicle and seriously injured. 

Riley's family and the family of the man hit and killed by an unmarked MSP car last week, Samuel Sterling, gathered in front of Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, where Riley is being treated, demanding answers about the investigation.

"Please don't stop talking about Samuel or Riley ever, or anybody that's been hurt by police. Like they said, it doesn't matter what they did," said Riley's sister. "No life deserves to get taken at all."

It is unclear Riley's condition at this time. Sterling's death is still being investigated.

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