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Teen shot in the leg near Gulfport apartment complex

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GULFPORT, MS (WLOX) -

An 18 year old was shot in the leg late this afternoon near the Stone Gate Apartments off 50th Avenue in Gulfport.  His injury is not considered life threatening. 

Here's what police have confirmed to WLOX News.  After being shot, the victim was able to run to a home across the street, and call authorities.  He gave investigators a loose description of the shooting suspect.  But, he told police he really didn't know who shot him. 

Gulfport police have not released the victim's name.  They also haven't released the description of the shooter.

WLOX News is following this breaking news story.  We'll have the latest information on WLOX News at 5:00 and on WLOX.com.

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