FALL RIVER, MASS. (WHDH) - Police in Fall River are searching for a shooter who fired a gun near a playground Wednesday night.

The shooting occurred on Wamsutta Street; a 21-year-old man was shot in the leg.

The victim was transported to a local hospital. He is expected to be okay.

This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

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