Lawrence police are investigating a shooting downtown early Sunday

LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) – Lawrence police investigated a shooting reported early Sunday in the city’s downtown area.

According to a Facebook post from Lawrence police, the shooting was reported around 2:30 a.m. Sunday near 8th and New Hampshire streets. The location was about a block east of Massachusetts Street, the city’s main thoroughfare.

Officials said people called police and said they heard fighting and a gunshot.

Officers found the victim with a gunshot wound to the leg.

Meanwhile, police were able to speak with the victim Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical Medics treated him before he was taken to the hospital, officials said.

The victim’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

The attackers fled the area and investigators were called to the scene, officials said.

The investigation continues.

Additional details were not immediately available. Check wibw.com for more information as it becomes available.