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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man was taken to the hospital after being shot in the Beechmont neighborhood Saturday evening, according to Louisville Metro Police.

LMPD spokesperson John Bradley said police responded to a shooting in the 4500 block of South 1st Street, near Southern Parkway, around 6:30 p.m. When police arrived on scene, they found the victim with a gunshot wound to his arm.

The victim was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive, according to Bradley.

LMPD's Non-Fatal Shooting Unit is investigating the shooting.

Anyone with any information is asked to leave an anonymous tip by calling the LMPD Crime Tip Line at 502-574-LMPD (5673). Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the department's online crime tip portal by clicking here.

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