MARION, Ind. -- Three people were shot when a stand-up comedian opened fire in a crowded Marion sports bar early Saturday, police said.

Witnesses told police that Rodney Carter, 44, walked up to another man at Yeakle's Sports Bar at 3022 S. Washington St. just after 2 a.m. and asked him to repeat something he'd said.

Police said Carter then pulled out a gun and fired several shots at the man's legs, hitting him three times. Two women were also hit in the leg by stray bullets, police said.

Carter had performed at the bar before, but not Friday night. Police said the man who was shot had seen Carter's act before, although police said they didn't know the motive for the shooting.

Carter ran from the bar after the shooting, police said. Investigators released a picture of Carter on Saturday, but said his hair has now been grown out.

All three victims were treated and released from Marion General Hospital.

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