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Two in Custody After Vermont Shooting

Vermont State Police believe a Springfield resident was shot after a confrontation with several suspects.

According to a statement released late Wednesday night, Vermont State Police said the gubshot victim and two others were taken to area hospitals. The other two patients were not shot but suffered “non-life theatening injuries,’’ according to police.

“Initial investigations indicate that the subjects involved were known to one another,’’ wrote police in the statement. “It is believed that a confrontation occurred prior to the shooting near and within the residence at Summer Street in Springfield, VT.’’

Two suspects are in custody and Vermont State Police said they are questioning a third person in the case. Charges are “forthcoming,’’ according to police.

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