Editor's note: This story includes a clarification from an earlier version.

HIGHLAND | A bouncer at a Highland bar was injured early Friday morning by patrons after he would not allow them to enter the business, police said.

At 12:57 a.m., police were called to Corkers, 9400 Indianapolis Blvd., for a report of a shooting. Police learned one of the bouncers refused entry to a group of five of six people who calmly left the tavern.

A few minutes later, one or two of the people who were refused entry returned and fired several shots into the entryway, injuring one of the bouncers.

Cmdr. George Georgeff said police are not releasing any information about the victim to protect his safety. Georgeff said the man's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. It is not clear whether the bouncer was injured by bullet fragments or shattered glass.

Witnesses said the suspects fled northbound on Indianapolis Boulevard in a conversion van, possibly green in color.

Police officers have responded to numerous incidents of violence at Corkers in the past, police said. They also have visited the bar with Indiana State Excise Police to ensure all laws and ordinances are being followed.