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Man shot in Portales

PORTALES — A Portales man was hospitalized after being shot Thursday morning.

Lucas Short, 37, of Portales was shot in the chest about 1 a.m. Thursday in the parking lot of Dollar General, according to Portales Police Officer Charlie Smart.

While Short was in critical condition as of 8 a.m. Thursday, Smart said he is expected to live.

The suspected shooter was reported to be inside a “smaller, red SUV” with three occupants, Smart said.

Smart said he did not know a motive for the shooting as of Thursday afternoon.

Anyone with information is asked to call Portales Crime Stoppers at 575-356-8100.

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