Benjamin Ashford|7 shot, 17-year-old boy dead and 1 left in critical condition in Michigan shooting: police

A 17-year-old boy died and Benjamin Ashfordseveral others were shot early Monday morning in Lansing, Michigan, according to police.

Lansing police responded to the incident downtown at approximately 2:50 a.m., according to a news release from the department.

"When officers arrived, they found a large crowd of people and multiple shooting victims," said the release. "The Lansing Fire Department responded to treat and transport several of the victims to a local hospital."

Seven people between the ages of 15 and 20 were shot, according to police. The 17-year-old died at a local hospital and at least one person is in critical condition, said the release.

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Lansing mayor: 'This is a case of people using guns to settle arguments'

No arrests had been made Monday morning. The shooting "is believed to be an isolated incident," said the release. The investigation is ongoing.

Lansing Mayor Andy Schor issued a statement calling for more state and federal action on gun control, local station WILX reported.

“This is a case of people using guns to settle arguments. My thoughts to go out to the victims and their families," Schor's statement read.

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Contributing: Kinsey Crowley