Police Investigating Benton Township Shooting

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Police are investigating a shooting early Wednesday in Benton Township. The Benton Township Police Department says officers were called to the Country View Apartments in the 1,900 block of East Britain around 12:50 a.m. on a report of a person shot in the parking lot. The 20-year-old man had been shot in the left thigh, right and left lower legs, and right shoulder. He was taken to BHSH Spectrum Health Lakeland to be treated. His injuries were not considered life threatening. Police say a teal or aqua colored mid-size SUV had been seen at the scene, and the suspect was a man who was seen in the passenger seat. He’s only described as wearing a dark mask and glasses. The vehicle was last seen exiting the Country View Apartments west on East Britian. The suspect has not been caught. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the Benton Township Police Department.