COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- The man who was shot at the Hill Park apartments in Colorado Springs Monday morning is a soldier who police said is absent without leave (AWOL) from the Army right now. A soldier becomes AWOL when he or she is absent from the post without a valid pass or leave.
A soldier who goes AWOL becomes an Army 'fugitive' and a warrant is placed for his or her arrest. Going AWOL can also lead to dishonorable discharge and even loss of pay in some cases.
The man was treated for his injury and released from the hospital later Monday morning.
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Colorado Springs police are searching for a shooting suspect following an incident at the Park Hill Apartments on North Murray Boulevard early Monday morning.
Police said they received the call around 1:30 a.m.
Investigators said the victim was getting into his car in the parking lot when a pickup truck pulled up next to him and began firing shots.
The victim was shot in the leg and was transported to the hospital.
Police said his injuries are not life-threatening.
Authorities believe the suspect was driving a green or silver pickup truck.
So far, there is no description on what the suspect might look like.
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