CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Police are searching for a man they believe shot someone in Institute shortly before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.

The suspect, who was described as a black male wearing khaki pants and green jacket, allegedly shot another male in the abdomen and chest area, according to a Metro 911 dispatcher. The suspect was last seen driving west on Fairlawn Avenue in a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee, the dispatcher said.

The victim was driven to Dunbar, where someone called 911 for help, according to the dispatcher. He did not know why the victim was driven away from the scene.

The suspect was transported to Charleston Area Medical Center General Hospital. It was unclear how serious the man's injuries were.

The Kanawha County Sheriff's Department is investigating.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Police are searching for a man they believe shot someone in Institute shortly before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.

The suspect, who was described as a black male wearing khaki pants and green jacket, allegedly shot another male in the abdomen and chest area, according to a Metro 911 dispatcher. The suspect was last seen driving west on Fairlawn Avenue in a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee, the dispatcher said.

The victim was driven to Dunbar, where someone called 911 for help, according to the dispatcher. He did not know why the victim was driven away from the scene.

The suspect was transported to Charleston Area Medical Center General Hospital. It was unclear how serious the man's injuries were.

The Kanawha County Sheriff's Department is investigating.