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Man in critical condition after shooting

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A man was sent to an area hospital Thursday morning after being shot on the cities south side.

Police say they got the call about the shooting in the 1000 block of Poxson Avenue around 2:20 a.m. Thursday.

When officers arrived, they found the 21-year-old victim with a gunshot wound.

He was rushed to the hospital where police say he is in critical condition.

Police do not believe this was a random shooting and there is no threat to the public.

This is a breaking news story. FOX 47 is working to get more details and will update the story as more information becomes available..