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Police: Man Stuck By Blowgun Dart In Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A Minneapolis man says he was the victim of a bizarre attack Thursday afternoon.

The 49-year-old man told police he was walking home from work at about 2:30 p.m. near the intersection of North Lowry and Vincent avenues, when he was hit with a dart from a blowgun.

The hit caused a puncture wound on the victim, who sent a picture of the projectile to WCCO. He says it was likely shot from a passing dark-colored sedan.

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The victim was treated at a local hospital.

Police are investigating.

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