Man shot in hand, leg during large fight in Springfield

A Springfield man was shot in the hand and leg tonight in the 1800 block of Rutland Avenue in Springfield.

“It originally came in as a large fight,” Sgt. Jeff Williams of the Springfield Police Division said.

Later, the report was updated around 8:30 p.m. that someone had been shot.

It’s not clear whether he was shot twice, or one bullet inflicted both wounds.

The gunshot victim was taken to Springfield Regional Medical Center. His name and age were not released, but his injuries are not life-threatening, Williams said.

Police have identified a suspect, but he is not in custody. Formal charges are expected to be filed, the sergeant said.

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