Medical helicopter called for Springfield gunshot victim

Credit: STAFF FILE PHOTO

Credit: STAFF FILE PHOTO

A man was shot in the torso Friday night in Springfield.

Police and medics were called shortly before 10 p.m. to the 20 block of South Light Street in the city on a report of a shooting, Springfield police Sgt. Cassidy Cantrell said.

The gunshot victim was shot in the stomach or chest area, according to initial reports.

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Cantrell said she can confirm the victim was shot, but not whether he suffered more than one gunshot wound.

A CareFlight medical helicopter was called for the victim, whose name, age and condition were not immediately available.

Cantrell also said no suspect information was available.

The shooting remains under investigation.

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