Man hospitalized after accidental shooting in Potrero

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POTRERO (CNS) - A man was hospitalized Tuesday with wounds to both legs following a shooting in Potrero, authorities said.

The shooting in the area of Harris Ranch Road was reported at 11:44 p.m. Monday, according to San Diego County sheriff's Lt. J.T. Faulkner.

Medics took the man to Sharp Memorial Hospital, Faulkner said, adding the man's wounds were not life-threatening.

Details of the shooting were under investigation.

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