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Lancaster shooting injures teenager, no arrests

The shooting was reported along the 600 block of Almanac Avenue in Lancaster City just before 10 p.m., according to Lancaster County Dispatch.
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LANCASTER, Pa. — Updated, Sept. 22: Police in Lancaster are investigating a shooting that injured one teenager on Friday.

According to the Lancaster City Bureau of Police, officers located a 16-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg around 10 p.m. along the 600 block of Almanac Avenue.

Witnesses told police that an argument escalated which led to the two parties exchanging gunfire. Several residences and vehicles were also reportedly damaged due to the shooting.

Police stated that the victim was treated at the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The incident is currently under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lancaster City Police at 717-735-3300.

Previously: Emergency responders are at the scene of a reported shooting in Lancaster. 

According to Lancaster County 911 Dispatch, the shooting was reported along the 600 block of Almanac Avenue in Lancaster City. The first call to emergency personnel came in just before 10 p.m. 

The Lancaster City Bureau of Police is responding to the scene. 

According to officials at the scene, one adult man suffered a leg injury but it's unclear if the injury was from a gunshot wound.

This is a developing story. FOX43 has a crew on the way to the scene and will provide updates as they become available.

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