GALVESTON — Galveston police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect following an overnight shooting that left a 19-year-old man injured.

According to the Galveston Police Department, officers responded at approximately 11:10 p.m. Thursday to the 4500 block of Avenue P 1/2, where they found the victim lying in the street with a gunshot wound.

Officers provided medical aid until Galveston EMS arrived. The victim was transported to UTMB Health for treatment and is expected to recover. Police said he was in good condition at the time of the department’s release.

Investigators reviewed security camera footage and said the preliminary investigation indicates the victim was walking with an acquaintance when the acquaintance allegedly shot him in the shoulder.

Police described the suspect as a white male between 17 and 19 years old, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Galveston Police Department at 409-765-3702 or Galveston County Crime Stoppers at 409-763-8477. Tips may also be submitted online through Galveston County Crime Stoppers.

Correction: An earlier version of this article, based off police statements said the victim of the shooting was 20 years old. We’ve been informed by the mother that her son is 19 years old. We’ve updated the article to reflect this accurately.