Peninsula Police Seeking Leads In Shooting Of Man, 22

SAN MATEO, CA -- Police in San Mateo are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday that left a man injured.

Officers with the San Mateo Police Department responded at 8:40 p.m. to the 600 block of Patricia Avenue on a report of a gunshot victim, according to police.

Police said four men, one armed with a handgun, entered the side yard of a residence and confronted the 22-year-old victim.

The victim was shot once in the leg and suffered an injury that was not considered life threatening, police said.

The shooting was not a random incident. Investigators believe the incident was gang-related and that the victim was specifically targeted, according to police.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact police at (650) 522-7700. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call (650) 522-7676.

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