Kenai Police Department received multiple calls Tuesday evening reporting a man had been shot in the parking lot of the Kenai Home Depot.
According to Kenai police, the shooting occurred around 6:40 p.m.
Chief Gus Sandahl said a 23-year-old man was taken to Central Peninsula Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.
Chief Sandahl reported an officer at the hospital said, "the man who was shot is still alive, and is being treated."
Police could not yet say what led to the altercation or if the men knew each other.
According to Chief Sandahl, police have contacted a 25-year-old man in connection with the shooting and "officers are investigating the scene and the Home Depot area is now safe."
This is a developing story. Please check KTUU.com and the Channel 2 newscasts for updates.
Editors note: Corrected Kenai Police Chief's last name to Sandahl instead of Standahl.