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Man shot in Charleston with a pellet gun

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Police were called to Charleston's west side Thursday night, after a man was shot in the back, multiple times.  That is according to Metro 911 dispatchers.  Police say they were called to the 1400-block of Third Avenue.

Late Thursday night, police told 13 News that the victim was Robert McQuillan of St. Albans; they say he was shot five times in the back with a pellet gun.  Police also say he sustained minor injuries and was treated and released from CAMC General.

Police had three people in handcuffs near Third Avenue; they were questioning those three individuals, but they were later released.

Police say the case remains under investigation; they also say a suspect has been named, but has not been arrested.