DOVER — A 25-year-old male was injured Wednesday night in a shooting at the Cannon Mills apartment complex.

Dover Police Sgt. Mark Hoffman said officers responded to the apartment complex on Katrina Way for a report of shots fired at approximately 9:58 p.m.

When officers arrived, they located the male victim with a gunshot wound to his leg. The victim was transported by ambulance to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

The victim advised detectives he was walking to his vehicle from his apartment when he was approached by an unknown black male that was wearing a black ski mask. The suspect displayed a handgun and fired multiple shots, striking the victim in the back of his leg. The victim stated that the suspect fled in a blue Chevrolet Silverado.

Information on this case or other criminal activity can be given by contacting the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.