Butler County Sheriff's detectives are investigating an early morning shooting in Liberty Township that left one man hospitalized. Sheriff Richard K. Jones says deputies were dispatched around 5:33am Monday June 1st to the 6800 block of Lakota Pointe Lane on reports of an active dispute taking place outside a residence. While deputies were responding, dispatchers were told a man had been shot in the leg. When deputies arrived, they found a 27-year-old man outside the home suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the leg. Authorities say the injuries appeared to be non-life-threatening. The victim was transported to UC West Chester Hospital for treatment. Investigators say the suspect fled the area in a vehicle before deputies arrived on scene. Detectives processed evidence at the location Monday morning and continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The victim’s name has not been released, and authorities say his current condition remains unknown. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Butler County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division.

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