DOVER — A 25-year-old man was shot in the 900 block of Woodcrest Drive on Thursday, Dover police spokesman Sgt. Mark Hoffman said.

Officers responded to the area after receiving a call at 7:18 p.m. and located the man suffering from a gunshot wound to the groin area. He told police a suspect fled after shooting him, Sgt. Hoffman said.

The wounded man described the suspect’s vehicle as an older model Ford F-150 that was “faded blue,” police said.

An update on the victim’s condition was not immediately available.

The investigation continues, and police asked anyone with information to call 736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or here; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.