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Man Shot Near Elementary School; Suspect Sought

A man was shot on Rosemont Drive Saturday.

A 20-year-old man is expected to live after being shot near Sequoia Elementary School on Rosemont Drive Saturday, authorities said.

Sacramento County Sheriff's Department spokesman Dep. Jason Ramos said around 5:19 p.m., the 20-year-old was confronted by a black male with a gun.

"The suspect demanded money from the victim and then shot him in the neck before running away on foot," Ramos said in an email. "Suspect [is] described as a black male, 16-18, with a hoodie on. He is still being sought."

Ramos said the victim was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive.

Check back for more information as it becomes available.

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