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Gunman on the run after man shot in Port Arthur YMCA parking lot

A man was reportedly shot inside a car before 7 on Thursday night

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Police are working to find a gunman after a man was shot in the parking lot at Port Arthur's YMCA. 

Witnesses at the scene told a 12News crew a man was shot inside a vehicle in the parking lot before 7 p.m. on Thursday.

Port Arthur police confirm to 12News the victim was taken to St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. He is in stable condition. 

Police chief Tim Duriso said the victim does not want to press charges, but the investigation will continue. 

A suspect has been identified. 

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This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.

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