Teen shot in legs in suburban Brisbane

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An 18-year old man has been shot in the legs in Brisbane’s west, with three men on the run from police.

Emergency services responded to reports of the shooting at Zerlotti Close in Richlands on Friday morning, and the victim was taken to hospital in a stable condition.

Police believe he was known to the offenders, who are described as being of African appearance and in their 20s.

It’s believed the three men fled using an alley to reach the major thoroughfare of Archerfield Rd.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and those with dash cam or CCTV footage to come forward. 

AAP