Patrick Brennan, and Cameron Knight

Cincinnati

A man was shot Saturday during an assault on a concealed carry permit holder in North College Hill, police said.

Officers responded to the 6500 block of Betts Avenue at approximately 11:45 a.m. for reports of a shooting.

In a press release, North College Hill police reported Verlin Stone, who possesses a concealed carry permit, was located when police arrived.

Verlin stated he opened fire while he was being assaulted by a man and two women, according to the release.

"Mr. Stone stated he was scared he may have a weapon and fired one round from his firearm at the (male) victim," the release said.

Stone said his attackers fled the scene after the shot was fire.

The unnamed man was driven to Mercy West Hospital, then transferred to University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

Police made contact with the man after he was already at the hospital. He was not at the scene when they arrived.

According to the press release, the man's condition is unknown, but he is expected to survive.

No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, officials said.