The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office has reached a Springfield man named earlier today as a person of interest for questioning in an overnight shooting.
Sheriff’s Office spokesman David Ehsanipoor said Jared Hartfield has been in contact with Sheriff's office.
Deputies were called to Quail Run Circle about 1 a.m. Thursday on reports of gunfire.
Witnesses reported a gunshot victim had been taken to Effingham Health System.
“Due to the severity of his injuries, he was transported to the trauma center at Memorial University Medical Center,” Ehsanipoor said.
Ehsanipoor said initial reports indicate the victim and suspect were involved in an altercation.
It is not believed to be a random shooting.
Ehsaniopoor said more leads have developed in the case and additional information is expected to be released later this afternoon.