shooting_nighttime.jpgA San Francisco man was shot in the back while standing outside in the Hunters Point area Sunday morning, according to police.

The victim, a 19-year-old San Francisco male, was shot around 9:10 a.m., Sgt. Michael Andraychak said.

He told police he was standing outside on the first block of Harbor Road when an unknown armed suspect approached him. The victim ran, but was shot in the back.

The suspect fled the scene, and no description is available, Andraychak said.

The victim suffered non life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

The incident is being investigated by the gang task force.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call the Anonymous Tip Line at (415) 575-4444 or text a tip to “TIP411” and include “SFPD” in the subject line.

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