Man hospitalized after shooting in Central Falls

This is a file image of a Central Falls police cruiser. (WLNE)

CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WLNE) — A man was hospitalized after being shot in Central Falls Sunday morning.

Police said they responded to the area of Dexter and Hunt streets for a report of a fight and possible shots fired around 3:30 a.m. Sunday.

Police said later, an officer found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg at Rhode Island Hospital.

Investigators said the victim is expected to be okay, with a non-life threatening injury.

The incident is under investigation.

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