Man Shot While Taking Out Trash: Police

Several gunshots were heard Friday in the area of 46th Street near Polk

A San Diego man was shot while taking out the trash early Friday, police said.

Officers on patrol heard what sounded like several gunshots in the area of 46th Street near Polk just before 1:30 a.m.

They found a man in his 20s with two gunshot wounds – one in his arm and another in his chest. He was expected to survive the injuries, police said.

Officials said there was a confrontation in the alley between the victim and one or two other men.

Investigators found two different shell casings in the alley indicating two separate guns were used.

The suspects fled the area in a green, four-door Honda or Huyndai traveling northbound.

As of 7 a.m., there were no indications the shooting was gang-related, police said.

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