Shooting in Thousand Oaks under investigation

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Authorities in Thousand Oaks were investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital Saturday night.

The incident was reported around 7:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of Calle Fidelidad, said Ventura County Sheriff's Capt. Steve Michalec. The sheriff's agency is contracted to provide police services in Thousand Oaks.

The block is in a residential area near the cross with Avenida Prado, located along the north side of East Olsen Road across from the Sunset Hills Country Club.

As of 8:30 p.m., the man appeared to be the only victim, Michalec said, although the scene remained under investigation. The man had reportedly been speaking when he was taken to the hospital, he said.

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Detectives with the sheriff's major crimes unit were investigating the incident, he said.

The victim, a 51-year-old man, suffered non-life threatening injuries. His condition was not available as of Monday afternoon.

Ventura County Fire Department and private ambulance crews also responded.

Investigators seized a handgun and conducted interviews with the other people involved who had remained at the scene. Although as of Monday afternoon, no arrests had been made.

No other details were immediately available. Anyone with information can call Detective Ken Michaelson at 805-494-8223.

Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible for this crime. The caller can remain anonymous at 800-222-8477.

This story will be updated when more information becomes available.

This article originally appeared on Ventura County Star: Shooting in Thousand Oaks under investigation