LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man is recovering in the hospital after he was shot Friday morning near Louisville's Fairdale neighborhood.

At about 11 a.m., Louisville Metro police responded to a shooting in the 9000 block of West Manslick Road, according to an LMPD news release.

Officers on scene found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg. Officers rendered first aid until EMS could arrive.

Once on scene, EMS transported the victim to UofL Hospital, where officials say they expect him to survive.

LMPD officers detained a person at the scene that they believe is involved in the incident.

LMPD's Non-Fatal Shooting Unit is handling this investigation.

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