Before police arrived, they were told that the victim got into a Dodge Charger and fled the area, the report said. When police arrived, they found blood on the sidewalk outside of the residence and talked to several neighbors.
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“(Neighbor) stated that he heard two gunshots then observed a male hoping around. He stated that someone in a red Charger pulled (the victim) into the car and then fled west,” the report said.
Another neighbor said he also heard two gunshots and saw the victim get pulled into the same vehicle.
At this time, Springfield Regional Medical Center was told to watch for a gunshot victim.
“They did have a male walk in with a gunshot to the leg,” the report said.
Officers then responded to SRMC where they talked to the victim who said he was getting into the Charger that was in his driveway when he forgot something inside.
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“(The victim) entered the rear driver side door then remembered that he had forgotten something. He stated that while exiting the vehicle, he felt the projectile hit his left lower leg. He stated that the next thing he recalls is being at the hospital,” the report said.
The victim told police he did not see who fired the weapon, and no suspect information was available.
Springfield police continue their investigation into this incident.
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