UPDATE (12:50 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023): Police are investigating after a 19-year-old man was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound.

According to the Huntington Police Department, the incident happened around 5:30 a.m., Monday, April 24, near the intersection of 9th Street W and Jackson Ave. Police say when they arrived, they found the man had been shot and provided first aid until medics arrived.

Police say the victim’s injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.

Police say the shooting is still under investigation and they have not made any arrests at this time.

Anyone with any information regarding the shooting is asked to contact the HPD Criminal Investigation Bureau at 304-696-4420, or the anonymous tip line at 304-696-4444.

HUNTINGTON, WV. (WOWK) – One person was taken to the hospital after an early morning shooting in Huntington.

Cabell County Dispatchers tell us it happened near the intersection of West 9th Street and Jackson Avenue around 5:30 a.m. Monday.

The man was taken to a local hopsital. No word on the severity of the victims injuries at this time.

Huntington police are investigating.