SD Shooting
Man Shot on Hiking Trail in San Marcos, Suspects at Large
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SAN MARCOS (CNS) - A man was shot in the leg on a hiking trail in San Marcos Saturday, authorities said.
The shooting occurred around 12:30 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of Questhaven Road and San Elijo Road, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
"The victim told deputies he was walking on a trail when he was approached by three individuals wearing dark hoodies. At some point, the victim was shot in the leg," the department said.
He was taken to a hospital, and was expected to make a full recovery, authorities said.
The three suspects ran from the scene and were at large, according to the department.
Deputies said they later found a so-called "ghost gun" near the scene.
No further information was immediately available.
Authorities urged anyone with information about the shooting to call the sheriff's department at 858-565-5200.
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