20-Year-Old Rohnert Park Man Shot in Petaluma, Expected to Survive

A 20-year-old man was shot in Petaluma on Thursday evening, according to police.

The incident occurred at the Orchard Plaza Shopping Center at 5300 Old Redwood Highway at 5:07 p.m., Petaluma police Sgt. Ed Crosby said.

The victim, a Rohnert Park resident, was shot once in the back, Crosby said. He was taken to a hospital for serious injuries but is expected to survive.

Police are working on numerous leads to identify a suspect and motive, Crosby said.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Petaluma police Detective Joel Stemmer at (707) 778-4372. Anonymous tips can be left at (855) 847-7247.

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