FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WIAT) -- An investigation is underway after a man was shot in Fairfield early Saturday morning.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the Shell gas station in the 3600 block of Avenue E at around 4:10 a.m. on a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, deputies found a 36-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Fairfield Fire and Rescue transported the victim to UAB Hospital for treatment.

The JCSO says the victim's condition is unknown at this time.

According to the JCSO, a preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was shot at another location and went to the gas station to seek help.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to contact the JCSO at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.

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