OWENSBORO, Ken. (WFIE) - Officials say one person was shot last night during a robbery in Owensboro.

The Owensboro Police Department says they responded to a home in the 4200 block of Hawthorne Drive just before midnight for a victim who had been shot in the leg.

They told police three people came up to them and demanded their backpack.

After trying to defend themselves and being overpowered, the suspects took their backpack and one reportedly shot the victim in the leg.

Authorities say this is an active investigation, and ask anyone with information to contact Detective Gilbert at 270-687-8885 or leave an anonymous tip at Owensboro Crime Stoppers at 270-687-8484.

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