Investigation of Friday Shooting Continues

The victim in a Sept. 21 shooting in Meridian has been released from the hospital and a person of interest in the case has been released from police custody.

The shooting happened about 3:30 p.m. at South Street and 38th Avenue.

The victim was shot in the leg. A suspect was taken into custody right after the shooting but was released from jail over the weekend without being charged.

Police said a charge could still be filed. There are no other suspects.

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