Erie police are investigating a shooting incident that happened just before 9:30 Saturday night in the area of 1222 German Street.

Several people called 9-1-1 after hearing multiple gunshots in that neighborhood.

The first officers responding to the scene found a shooting victim in a yard.

According to officials he suffered serious injuries to his lower leg, from a gunshot wound.  He was transported to the hospital by Emergycare rescuers.

There were reports at the scene of a second victim taken to the hospital in a private vehicle, but according to city police officials, after checking area hospitals, a second shooting victim has not turned up.

Investigators found several shell casings in two locations at the shooting scene.  Some reportedly in the area of a porch.

Police have made no arrests so far.  The investigation is ongoing.  They are working to sort out exactly what happened, and who fired the gun shots.