A man was hospitalized Sunday morning after being shot near a shopping center in Arlington, leaving several nearby businesses with damaged windows and a parking lot scattered with shell casings.
Arlington police responded to the scene at approximately 6:20 a.m. after receiving reports of a shooting in a parking lot near the intersection of U.S. 287 and Sublett Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple shell casings spread across the lot and observed that windows at several surrounding businesses had been blown out by gunfire.
The shooting victim was not found at the initial scene. A tow truck driver in the area flagged down authorities after discovering a man suffering from a gunshot wound nearby. Officers located the injured man and confirmed he had been struck in the leg.
Paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities noted he was conscious and alert when he was placed into the ambulance though his current condition has not been confirmed.
No arrests have been made in connection with the incident and police have not released any information regarding a suspect or a possible motive. Investigators are actively pursuing leads as they work to piece together the events that led to the early morning gunfire.
The investigation remains open and ongoing as Arlington police continue their efforts to identify those responsible.