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Man shot in South Park

The Morgantown Police Department is looking for the person who shot a man in South Park on Wednesday afternoon.

Officers found the victim lying on the sidewalk in front of a house on Pennsylvania Avenue with a gunshot wound to the chest when they arrived about 2:45 p.m., the MPD announced.

The man was unresponsive but had a pulse and officers provided first aid until EMS arrived and took the victim to J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, the MPD said.

Officers are looking for a silver Infiniti G35 in connection with the shooting. The MPD said people who encounter a vehicle matching the description to call 911 and not approach it or make contact with the driver.

The MPD detective’s unit can be reached at 304-284-7454. The anonymous tip line is 304-284-7520.