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Police: Man shot in stomach in overnight shooting

Posted at 10:44 AM, Jun 21, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-21 12:51:44-04

Copperas Cove police are investigating a shooting where a man was shot in the stomach and brought to Metroplex Hospital.

Officers were called to the hospital just after 1:15 a.m. on Tuesday about a gunshot victim. 

Copperas Cove Police Sgt. Martin Ruiz said the victim was transferred from Metroplex to Scott and White in Temple.

The victim was shot in the stomach, and a friend drove him to the hospital.

During the investigation, detectives found the crime scene in the 1000 block of Industrial Avenue.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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