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Victim hospitalized, suspect arrested after shooting in St. George

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ST. GEORGE, Utah — A young man was shot Sunday afternoon in St. George, and police say they have arrested the suspect.

St. George Police said they received a 911 call around 2:10 p.m. reporting a shooting. The incident happened in the parking lot of a shopping area near 1100 N. Bluff Street.

St. George Police at the scene of a shooting near 1100 N. Bluff Street

The victim, a 19-year-old man, was treated at the scene and then taken to the hospital via ambulance. His condition is unknown.

Police said they identified the suspect and took him into custody. He was later identified as Jesus R. Salcido Felix. He was booked into the Washington County Jail, facing charges of aggravated assault and felony discharge of a firearm.

Officials said the case is still under investigation.