Statesboro police are seeking information about an aggravated assault by shooting that occurred in the area of Denmark Street and Johnson Lane on Saturday around 10:30 p.m.

Officers responded to a Denmark Street home after receiving information about a victim of a gunshot wound in front of the residence, said Statesboro police Deputy Chief Rob Bryan.

The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. Bulloch County EMS also responded to the scene and took the victim to Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah for treatment, he said.

"Officers began an investigation on scene," he said. "The investigation was later turned over to the Criminal Investigations Bureau. This case is still under investigation, and no further information is being released at this time."

Anyone with information concerning this case is asked to contact the Statesboro Police Department at (912) 764-9911. Tips may also be submitted online at www.tipsoft. Com or by sending the text "TPSSPD" followed by the message to 274637 (CRIMES). All information is strictly confidential, he said.