Avenue I and Pike Road shooting

Birmingham police investigate after a juvenile was shot near the intersection of Avenue I and Pike Road in Ensley Friday night, Dec. 26, 2014. (Jon Reed/jreed@al.com)

(Jon Reed/jreed@al.com)

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- A young man is being treated at UAB Hospital after being shot in the Ensley area of Birmingham Friday night.

The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. near the intersection of Avenue I and Pike Road, Birmingham police Sgt. Matthew Self said.

The juvenile victim was one of a large group of young people leaving a nearby party when someone opened fire from the window of a vehicle and shot the victim in the back.

The victim was taken to UAB Hospital, Self said, and his injuries could be life-threatening.

Self said there was a large group of young people in the area when officers arrived on scene.

No suspects are in custody, he said, and the shooting is under investigation.