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A man was wounded during an exchange of gunfire linked to the custody of a child Monday evening in north Tulsa, according to police.

The man, who was shot in the buttocks with a shotgun, was hospitalized with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.

Officers responded to a reported shooting in the 200 block of East Zion Street about 6:40 p.m. and found the wounded man in the 200 block of East Young Place a short time later.

An initial investigation led authorities to believe the shooting stemmed from a child-care issue between a mother and daughter at a residence in the 200 block of East Young Street.

The mother arrived at the house to assume custody of her granddaughter, but her daughter “was less than receptive to the idea of her mother taking her child,” police reported.

At one point, a man who lived at the home became involved in the altercation and grabbed a shotgun, police said. The victim, who also was equipped with a firearm, reportedly exchanged gunfire with the other man and retreated after being shot. Two vehicles and a house also were hit by gunfire.

The incident is under investigation, and police are looking for the shooter.

Kyle Hinchey 918-581-8451 kyle.hinchey@tulsaworld.com

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