A man was shot during a robbery Saturday night outside of a Southside apartment complex.

The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. in the 3400 of Cliff Terrace South, near Highland Park Golf Course. Birmingham police on the scene said the man was getting out of his Toyota sedan when someone tried to rob him.

The victim was then shot in the abdomen area. He was taken to the hospital, but was conscious. The severity of his injury wasn't immediately known.

The victim's girlfriend was on the scene, but declined to comment. No suspect was in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.