Man shot then drives away from four carjackers

STOCKTON — A motorist was shot while stopped at a traffic light in central Stockton early Wednesday after he refused to give up his car to four potential carjackers, police reported.

The victim had stopped for the light on East Harding Way at West Lane about 1:10 a.m. when the four people approached his car and demanded he get out. When the victim declined, a man in his 20s — armed with a black handgun — fired several rounds at the victim, striking him at least once in the arm, according to the report.

The victim was able to get away, driving himself to an area hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.

No further information on the incident or the suspects was provided by authorities.

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