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Man shot in the leg during a dispute in Cambridge

Police are looking for a suspect who shot a man in the leg during a fight at a Cambridge residence.

Police provided first aid to the victim at 1:46 p.m., said Jeremy Warnick of the Cambridge Police Department. The shooting happened on Putnam Avenue.

“We became aware of the victim as they were in the back of a car and one of our detail officers was flagged down by a driver who was trying to find care for the victim,’’ said Warnick.

The man was transported to a local hospital. His injuries are not considered life threatening, said Warnick. The shooter fled the scene.

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“At this point, we have not identified the suspect involved in the case,’’ said Warnick.

The investigation is ongoing.

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