Searcy Police say at approximately 11:29 PM, Officers responded to Unity Health hospital for a battery report.

When officers arrived at the hospital, they spoke with the victim who advised that he was meeting an individual in the area of West Park Avenue and Sowell Street when an altercation occurred. During the altercation the victim was struck in the head by an unknown object.

It was revealed at the hospital that the victim had been shot.

The Criminal Investigation Division currently has a shooting suspect in custody. This case remains under investigation