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One man was injured in a shooting in Youngsville Saturday evening, according to the Youngsville Police Department. 

Youngsville police responded to reports of a shooting around 4 p.m. Saturday in the 200 block of Cautillion Drive. The unidentified victim is a male in his 20s. 

The shooting stemmed from a disturbance that ended with one shot being fired into the victim's lower leg. The man was taken to the hospital suffering from non-life-threatening injuries and was released later in the evening Saturday. 

The suspect fled the area after the shooting. No arrest has been made yet.  

An investigation is ongoing. 

Stephen Marcantel writes for The Acadiana Advocate as a Report for America corps member. Email him at stephen.marcantel@theadvocate.com.