Elmont man shot in the leg, Nassau police say

Nassau County police said they are investigating the shooting of an Elmont man Saturday night.

At 6:14 p.m., police were called to a home on Holland Avenue and found the man, 37, with a gunshot wound to his left leg, according to Fifth Precinct detectives.

The man, who was not identified, was taken to an area hospital for treatment of a shattered femur and listed in stable condition.

A shotgun was recovered at the scene but no further details were immediately available.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.