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Man Wounded in Georgetown Shooting

A 35-year-old man was wounded in a shooting in Georgetown late Sunday after he became involved in a confrontation with two men at a gas station.

Around 11:20 PM, police responded to 3rd Avenue South and South Lucille Street for a report of a shooting. At the scene, they found the victim, who had gunshot wounds to his hands and feet.

The man told officers he got into an altercation with two men at a nearby gas station and walked away. When the men followed him, he said, he pulled out a collapsible baton and was shot. The victim did not provide a description of the two suspects.

Medics transported the man to Harborview Medical Center. Detectives are investigating. If you have any information about this case, please call the Violent Crimes Tipline at 206-233-5000.