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1 shot in leg Wednesday night, Des Moines police say

Police believe the suspect knew the victim. The suspect also stole a vehicle owned by the victim's family, which has not been located.

DES MOINES, Iowa — One man was shot in the upper left leg Wednesday night, Des Moines police say. 

According to Sgt. Paul Parizek, the call came in around 11:15 p.m. for a possible shooting and car theft in the 2500 block of Kingman Blvd. 

Police believe the suspect knew the victim. The suspect stole a vehicle owned by the victim's family, which has not been located.

The 22-year-old victim is expected to survive. 

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