27-year-old man hospitalized after being shot in Merced, police say

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Merced police are investigating after they say an argument led to a shooting Monday evening.

Authorities say it happened on La Mirada Dr. near Sante Fe Dr. just before 5 pm.

Police say the victim was in some sort of argument with a man that led to the shooting.

The 27-year-old man was shot once in the leg. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.

There is no suspect description at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Merced Police Department.