When cyclist Christopher Weiss was struck in the lower left side of his back by a bullet during a group ride on Saturday, he didn’t know what hit him, local papers reported.
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Other cyclists from the Semi Tough cycling club stopped to help him, including Reid Case, who was filming with a mounted camera on his bike. Case says filming rides is a trend among bikers due to accidents and criminal activity on the road.
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Officials initially said they believed the puncture wound was from a BB gun, but later said it was a bullet wound from a nearby shooting that was also reported on Saturday. Weiss was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is expected to make a full recovery, despite some soft tissue damage and potential “leg mobility issues,” local media reported.
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Weiss’ riding colleagues say that though there are dangers on the street, including previous reports of muggings and paintball shootings of cyclists, they aren’t going to let this stop them from hitting the streets.
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