EMS rushed a male victim to University Hospital earlier this afternoon after gunfire rang out in the city's West Ward.
Police responded to reports of shots fired in the area of South Ornage Avenue and Salem Street at about 1 p.m. today.
As police arrived, there were reports of people running from that area.
After a quick search of the area, a male victim was found in the 1000 block of South Orange Avenue suffering from what was reported to be multiple gunshots wounds to his leg.
A crime scene has been established and the victim was transported to the trauma center.
It is still unclear as to the exact location where the victim was shot.
Expect police activity in the area.