Police say a man was struck in the leg by gunfire in a shooting in West Anchorage Saturday afternoon.
At around 1 p.m., witnesses say there was a disturbance between two groups of people in a parking lot near the 1300 block of West Northern Lights Boulevard, according to a release from the Anchorage Police Department.
Several shots were fired, witnesses say. One man, who was shot in the leg, was taken to a local hospital by his friends, police say.
“The group of people responsible for the shooting fled the scene in a vehicle,” APD says. “No vehicle or suspect description is available at this time.”
As of 2 p.m., officers were still at the scene of the shooting collecting evidence and questioning witnesses.
Anyone with information, including the identity of the responsible for the shooting, is encouraged to call APD at 786-8900 or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 561-STOP.