CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Division of Police is investigating a carjacking that happened Saturday.
According to authorities, it happened near East 55th Street and St. Clair Avenue. The victim, a 29-year-old man, was shot in the leg during the incident and later taken to University Hospitals for treatment. His condition is unknown.
Police said the 29-year-old man was rear-ended by a vehicle and when he stopped and got out to check for damage, four individuals approached him.
One of the four individuals pulled out a gun and when the man ran, he was shot, police said.
The matter remains under investigation.
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