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Police Investigating After Sacramento Man Shot In Fairfield Motel

FAIRFIELD (CBS SF) -- A Sacramento man was shot in the hip at a Fairfield motel Sunday morning after a group of men tried to force their way into his room, according to police.

Officers responded to a motel in the 4600 block of Central Way at 8:55 a.m. on report of a shooting.

Investigators determined that three black men in their late 20s had attempted to force entry into the victim's room, which led to a confrontation in which the Sacramento man was shot.

He was transported to a hospital with injuries that were not thought to be life-threatening.

Officers are reviewing surveillance video in an effort to identify the suspects, and asking anyone with additional information about this morning's shootings to call the major crimes unit at (707) 428-7600.

The 24-hour tip line can be reached at (707) 428-7354 and Crime Stoppers is available at (707) 644-7867.

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