A 27-year-old male sustained a gunshot wound to the leg after a confrontation, according to police.
Merced Police responded to the area of La Mirada Dr. in Merced for a shooting incident late Monday afternoon.
A male victim was found with a gunshot wound to the leg. The initial investigation determined a confrontation took place with an unknown suspect.
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The victim was treated at a local hospital, according to police.
Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact the Merced Police Department non-emergency call 209-385-6912.
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