DES MOINES, Iowa — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning shooting that left two people hurt.

Deputies were called to the Kwik Star on the 5140 block of Northeast 14th Street around 4:30 a.m.

Authorities found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to the stomach. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment. His condition and identity is unknown at this time.

Des Moines police later notified the Polk County Sheriff’s Office that an adult male with a gunshot wound had arrived at a local hospital by a private vehicle. Deputies confirmed his injuries were connected to the Kwik Star shooting investigation. They have not released information on the victim’s condition or identity.

Detectives are still looking for evidence to investigate the motive of the shooting. A K-9 unit was brought in to search for a weapon. The Ankeny Police Department also responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.

Polk County deputies blocked off the gas station for several hours, but confirmed this was an isolated incident.