Man shot in leg during drug deal outside Walmart, police say

A man was shot in the leg during a drug deal outside a Walmart, police say. (Photo: Journal-News)

FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Police are looking for the suspect who shot a man during a drug deal around 3 p.m. Saturday in a Walmart parking lot.

According to Sgt. Brandon McCroskey of the Fairfield Township police, the suspect shot the victim in the leg during a drug deal while the victim was in his vehicle. The victim then accelerated his vehicle and struck other vehicles and a cart corral.

The victim, who is in his late teens, was taken to the West Chester Hospital. His injuries are not life threatening, McCroskey said.

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The suspect fled the scene on foot. Police believe the suspect was picked up by the same vehicle that dropped him off: a red 2007 Toyota Camry reported stolen Friday.

According to McCroskey, the suspect is in his late teens to early 20s with a goatee.

The incident remains under investigation.