Oakdale movie theater shooting: What we know

OAKDALE, Minn. (FOX 9) - A man was injured Tuesday night after shots were fired inside a movie theater in Oakdale, Minnesota. 

Oakdale police responded shortly after 10 p.m. on June 28 for a reported shooting inside the Marcus Oakdale Cinema at 5677 Hadley Ave. N. Inside theater 17, police found a 23-year-old man with gunshot wounds.

He was transported to Regions Hospital for treatment. He underwent surgery and is currently hospitalized and expected to recover, police said in an update on Wednesday. 

Police say they are still searching for the suspect who reportedly ran from the theater after the shooting. The motive for the shooting is unclear at this point, but police said they do not believe this was a random act.

Marcus Theater released a statement reading: 

At approximately 10 p.m. on June 28, an individual was shot at the Marcus Oakdale Cinema. Police were immediately called and arrived on the scene in minutes. The injured individual was transported to the hospital; there were no other injuries. This matter has been turned over to police and we are cooperating fully with their investigation. The theatre will remain closed during the investigation, and we will provide an update on our website about reopening as soon as we can.  

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact police via Washington County Dispatch at 651-439-9381.