MOUNT VERNON — Mt. Vernon police are investigating a Thursday night shooting that sent one person to the hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

According to MVPD, around 7:44 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to the parking lot behind Time Square Mall at 3917 Broadway for a report of gunshots. Soon after, a local hospital reported having a victim with a gunshot wound.

MVPD and a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to the hospital in addition to the mall. The 18-year-old male victim was flown to a regional hospital for further treatment and is in stable condition. An on-duty detective immediately started investigating the incident and other detectives with the Mt. Vernon Police Department were called in to assist with the investigation. Several witnesses were interviewed and leads were obtained in the investigation.

The investigation is ongoing and two persons of interest are being sought. Anyone with information about the shooting or persons of interest should call the MVPD at 618-242-2131 or call Crimestoppers at 618-242-TIPS.