Police are investigating after a man was shot in the back by a car behind him at a red light.
According to SLMPD, the incident occurred at North Kingshighway and Thekla at 8 p.m. on Sunday.
Officers arrived at the scene to find a 72-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his lower back. The man informed police that he was waiting at a red light when a car behind him started blaring its horn.
The incident took place at around 8 p.m. on Sunday at North Kingshighway and Thekla, according to SLMPD.
Afterwards, he heard gunshots and immediately felt a sharp pain in his back.
EMS quickly arrived at the scene and promptly transported the 72-year-old individual to a nearby hospital. Upon arrival, the patient’s condition was deemed critical, but he is now in stable condition.
The investigation is still ongoing.
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