An 18-year-old man was shot in Ogden Thursday afternoon.
An 18-year-old man was shot in Ogden Thursday afternoon. Ogden Police Department Twitter page
Pat Reavy
By Pat Reavy

OGDEN — An 18-year-old man was taken to a local hospital in critical condition after being shot multiple times Thursday afternoon, police said.

The shooting happened just after noon in the 2300 block of Van Buren Avenue, according to Ogden police.

The alleged gunman was believed to have left the scene in a silver car and had not been located as of Thursday afternoon. Police said they believe it was an isolated incident, not a random shooting.

Kent Bringhurst, who lives in the neighborhood, said he heard what sounded like five shots.

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"The young man was struck right underneath the arm," he said. "He was talking when they took him (to the hospital)."

Ogden-Metro Gang and Major Crimes detectives were investigating the shooting.

Anyone with information can call Ogden police at 801-629-8221.

— Pat Reavy

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