Crime & Safety

Manhunt for Shooter Near Kings Hwy

Douglas County Sheriff Phil Miller said deputies are looking for a light-skinned black man with a black T-shirt and gray pants.

A 23-year old man was shot in the forearm not long ago at 5856 Pinehurst Way while sitting on his back porch. He has been taken to .

The shooter shouted, "That's you, that's you," said. The shooter then fired six to 10 rounds with a 9mm gun, hitting the victim in the forearm.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has set up a perimeter, and deputies are searching for the shooter, who is described as a light-skinned black man wearing a black T-shirt and gray sweat pants.

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The victim is being interviewed by police at the hospital for more details.


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