*The story has been corrected to reflect updated information from the Charleston Police Department. The alleged victim was misidentified.

Police officers are searching for suspects who reportedly shot a man in an apartment building on the corner of A Street and Buchanan Avenue at approximately 3:15 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

The man was shot in the hallway of the building and later taken to an area hospital for treatment, according to Chief Chad Reed.

Reed said they do not believe it was a random shooting and that they believe the suspects knew the victim.

Currently no one is in custody for the shooting.

Those with information regarding the incident can contact the Charleston Police Department at 217-348-5221 or via their Facebook page. Tips can also be sent to www.p3tips .com.

Corryn Brock can be reached at 581-2812 or at cebrock@eiu.edu.