Police responded to a report of a possible shooting in the Auburn Mall parking lot Tuesday, May 26, at approximately 6:01 p.m. according to Auburn Police Division Capt. Will Mathews.
Officers located a 57-year-old white male who suffered a single gunshot wound to the right hip. The injury is non-life threatening, according to Mathews.
The victim was transported to East Alabama Medical Center, where he was treated and released, according to Mathews.
According to a press release issued by APD, the victim had entered his green 1996 Dodge Ram, when he was approached by the suspect. He said the suspect called him by name, entered the vehicle through the passenger door, brandishing a weapon, and told the victim to drive away from the parking lot.
A struggle between the victim and suspect ensued, and the suspect fired a shot, hitting the victim in the hip, according to the release.
According to the release, the suspect then exited the vehicle and fled on foot before leaving the parking lot in a vehicle.
Mathews said police are still looking for the suspect.
"We're still investigating the motive for the shooting," Mathews said, "and currently looking for a white male suspect, who is probably in his 50s and was last seen occupying an older model light or faded blue minivan."
According to the release, the suspect was described as 6 feet tall and 180 pounds with curly gray hair.
Anyone with information regarding the investigation should call APD at (334) 501-3140 or (334) 246-1391 to submit information anonymously.
This story will be updated as information becomes available.
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