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1 injured in shooting on grounds of former McClellan Air Force Base

A male was shot in the chest early Sunday at Freedom Park, adjacent to the Aerospace Museum of California, which stands on former McClellan Air Force Base grounds.

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Freedom Park stands hours after it was the site of an early-morning shooting Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. A male reportedly suffered a chest gunshot wound.

MCCLELLAN PARK, Calif. — A man was shot in the chest early Sunday morning in McClellan Park.

Around 12:45 a.m., deputies responded to Freedom Park near North Highlands after the man was reportedly shot in the chest, according to Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. Amar Gandhi.

The area is adjacent to the Aerospace Museum of California, which stands on the grounds of the former McClellan Air Force Base. The base closed in July 2001.

Gandhi said the victim suffered life-threatening wounds. Deputies provided first aid, and he was transported to the hospital, according to a sheriff’s office news release.

Around 1:45 a.m. Sunday, the sheriff’s office said it does not have any suspect information.

Shooting at Freedom Park in North Highlands: male shot in the chest in the park. Deputies provided life saving first aid and the victim was transported to the hospital. No suspect information as of yet. pic.twitter.com/RXEPp4iMPZ
— Sacramento Sheriff (@sacsheriff) September 8, 2024

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