POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) – The Poplar Bluff Police Department is investigating after a report of shots fired.

According to PBPD, they received calls around 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, for a report of multiple shots fired.

They responded to the area of ​​Illinois and Iowa avenues, where officers found a 34-year-old man walking in the street with multiple gunshot wounds.

The man was transported to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center for treatment before being transferred to a hospital in Cape Girardeau.

The victim is currently in critical condition.

The suspect(s) fled the scene before police arrived.

An investigation is ongoing, but authorities ask that you call them at 573-785-5776 with any information.

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