Yellow police tape marking off a crime sceneMobile police are investigating a shooting on Forest Park Drive.

Mobile police are investigating after a man was shot Tuesday in the 5400 block of Forest Park Drive, according to the Mobile Police Department.

Officers responded to the scene and confirmed that one man had been shot. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was listed in critical condition, police said.

A second man was detained by officers for questioning as investigators worked to piece together what led to the shooting. Police said the two men involved know each other, though further details about their relationship or what sparked the incident have not been released.

Investigators have not said whether charges are expected or whether the man who was detained will face any. The Mobile Police Department has not released additional information about a possible motive.

This is a developing story, and further details will be released as they become available from the Mobile Police Department.

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By James Bullard

James Bullard is a staff reporter for South Alabama News (southalabamanews.com), covering local government, community affairs, and breaking news throughout Mobile, Alabama and the greater Gulf Coast region. Known for his thorough, on-the-ground reporting and commitment to accuracy, James brings South Alabama readers timely coverage of the stories that matter most to their neighborhoods.