Police are investigating after a man shot himself while attempting to shoot another driver in west Phoenix.

Authorities were called to the area of McDowell Road and 59th Avenue on Saturday afternoon after receiving reports of a shooting.

Witnesses told officers that two cars got into an accident near 51st Avenue and McDowell Road, a police spokesperson said. After the crash, one of the drivers shot at the other.

The suspect fled the scene but was located a short distance away, officials said. The man had allegedly shot himself during the incident.

No other injuries were reported and the man was hospitalized for a non-life threatening injury.

An investigation is ongoing.