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Phoenix PD: Man walking dog shot by unknown suspect

Posted at 4:52 AM, Aug 23, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-23 11:38:13-04

A couple walking their dog was involved in an overnight shooting in West Phoenix.

The shooting happened around 11:45 p.m. on Monday in the area of 51st Avenue and Broadway Road.

Phoenix police say a man and a woman were out walking their dog when another man approached them and asked about their dog. The couple says the man then pulled out a gun and shot the male victim in the leg before running away.

The victim was transported to the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.

No arrests have been made and police say the incident seems to be random. 

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