Pedestrian tells Warner Robins police he was shot in the leg

A 23-year-old man told Warner Robins police officers he was walking Friday evening on North Pleasant Hill Road when he was shot in the leg, according to police.

When interviewed at the Houston County Medical Center before 10 p.m. Friday, Tevin Pearrez said he felt a sharp pain in his leg as he passed Mimosa Drive, but he didn't hear a gunshot or see anyone, department spokeswoman Jennifer Parson said in an email Tuesday. Pearrez denied shooting himself. The incident is being investigated.

Anyone with information is asked to call Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 877-68-CRIME.

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This story was originally published March 29, 2016 at 6:14 PM with the headline "Pedestrian tells Warner Robins police he was shot in the leg ."