MT. VERNON — A male victim was taken to the hospital Tuesday night after multiple gunshots were reported in the 2300 block of Perkins in Mt. Vernon.

Mt. Vernon police responded around 7:35 after receiving reports of the shots fired into a vehicle, with one person struck and transported by private vehicle to SSM Good Samaritan Hospital. No information is available on the identity or condition of the reported victim.

A suspect vehicle described as a maroon or purple four-door Ford was reportedly seen leaving the scene. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.