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Police: Door-knock ends in man getting shot in Mesa

Mesa police are investigating a shooting reported Friday morning near Dobson Road and University Drive.

MESA, Ariz. — A man was injured Friday morning in Mesa after he answered a knock on his door and opened up to a gunman, police said.

The man sustained a gunshot wound to his leg near Dobson Road and University Drive, according to the Mesa Police Department. 

Mesa police said the victim reported hearing a knock at his door and was shot once he opened the door. The victim is being treated for his injury. 

No other details on the suspected shooter are currently available. Police said detectives are still trying to determine what happened. 

This is a developing story and more information will be published as it becomes available. 

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