SCHENECTADY, NY (NEWS10) – A 24-year-old male is currently in emergency surgery at Ellis Hospital after reports of a shooting in Schenectady.

The shooting took place around 5 p.m. Sunday evening on Elm and Becker Streets.

The male victim received a gunshot wound to the torso.

His injuries are not considered to be life threatening.

The suspect fled the scene and no description on a suspect is available at this time.

The reason for the shooting is unknown.

The incident is being investigated by members of the Detective Division.

Members of the Crime Scene Unit have processed the scene and traffic patterns have been returned to normal.