ORANGE, Texas — Orange Police officers are investigating a shooting involving a man who was shot after answering the door of his apartment unit Wednesday morning.
The shooting happened at the Orange Apartments on Ridgemont Drive.
Around 8:20 a.m., the man was in his apartment when he heard a knock at the door, according to Orange Police Captain W. K. Longlois.
The victim said the person who was knocking at the door shot him in the leg as he answered the door. The shooter then left on foot, according to authorities.
The victim told police he didn't know who shot him or why. The victim was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Officials said he is in stable condition and is expected to live.
This is an ongoing investigation by the Orange Police Department.
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This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
