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Man Injured by Gunfire Near Hidden Valley

A 32-year-old man was shot in the foot just after midnight Friday morning in the Hidden Valley area. The victim told police a vehicle with at least three occupants drove by and shot at him, according to a report from the V.I. Police Department.

The victim, who was not identified by police, told officers he was walking home when a black vehicle with least three persons inside drove up behind him. He said he then heard at least four gunshots.

The victim ran and felt a burning sensation in his left foot and realized he was shot. He was taken to the Schneider Regional Medical Center, where he was treated and released.

Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Bureau are following up on this case.

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