Police Investigate Shooting Incident in Homewood

Just before 2:15 a.m., Zone 5 officers responded to the 1400 block of N. Murtland for a reported shooting.

When units arrived on scene they located a male in his 30s outside of a residence. He had sustained a gunshot wound to the back. Medics transported him to the hospital where he was last listed in stable condition.

Police conducted a protective sweep of the house to make sure there were no other victims. While inside, they observed evidence of a shooting in plain view.

The suspect is a male in his late 30s who fled the house before police arrived.

The investigation is ongoing.