A Columbus man was shot in the back Thursday evening, police say.
The shooter, as of press time today, was still at large, according to Fred Shelton, interim chief with the Columbus Police Department.
Shelton said the victim — who he did not identify — was shot in the back Thursday night at a store at the intersection of McCrary Road and Forrest Boulevard. Reports say it occurred about 8 p.m. The victim was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. He was released this morning, according to Shelton.
In April, a man was shot in the elbow near the same convenience store in the middle of the afternoon.
Authorities say they are looking at several suspects in the Thursday incident, but have not made an arrest.
The incident remains under investigation.
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