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Man shot in leg during during domestic dispute

A man was shot in the leg Tuesday near Medical Lake during a domestic dispute, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office.

Around 1:40 p.m., deputies and investigators responded to a shooting on North Fairchild Dr. between West Boone Avenue and West Buckboard Avenue involving a couple with a volatile history.

The woman who allegedly shot the man told detectives she was in danger and needed to arm herself, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

The incident is still under investigation.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the woman was detained and is cooperating with detectives. As of Tuesday afternoon, she has not been arrested nor charged.

The man, who was reportedly shot in his lower leg, was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.