Man shot in the foot
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Man shot in the foot or leg in Gävle, police say

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A man has been shot in Gävle. He was shot in the foot or leg and therefore did not suffer life-threatening injuries, says Linus Maxe, police commander, to TT.

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The shooting occurred outdoors in the Sätra district on Tuesday evening. The man with the gunshot wound has been taken to hospital. No one has been arrested.

The operation is in its infancy. It is a larger ongoing operation, says Linus Maxe.

The incident is being investigated as suspected aggravated assault and aggravated weapons offence, but the classifications may change during the course of the investigation, according to police.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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