VALDOSTA – Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday, according to a Valdosta Police Department press release.

At 1:40 p.m., officers responded to South Georgia Medical Center where they’ met with a man who had suffered a gunshot wound to his upper arm.

The man said he had been driving in the 200 block of Summerlin Street when two unknown males asked him for a ride and, as they opened the passenger door of the vehicle, one of them produced a firearm and demanded money, reports stated.

The victim said he gave an undisclosed amount of money to the men, who then demanded more money. A struggle followed, resulting in the firearm discharging and shooting the victim in the arm. He then drove to a relative’s house, who gave him a ride to the hospital.

He is currently in good condition.

“At this point, there are inconsistencies in the information provided by the victim. As a result, the Investigative Bureau is still investigating other motives in this case,” VPD Cmdr. Leslie Manahan said. 

Desiree Carver is Lifestyles Editor at the Valdosta Daily Times. She can be reached at (229) 375-5777.