VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Valley City Police Department is reporting that information regarding a 19 year-old Valley City man who was shot is being delayed due to his condition and witness cooperation.

The VCPD reports that the 19 year-old man was shot one time in the upper body and is currently in a Fargo hospital recovering.

“Suspect is known at this time only as a black male with shoulder length dreadlocks, approximately 5’11” and 160 pounds,” the department released.

At the time of the crime, the suspect was wearing dark sweatpants and a crew neck sweatshirt. He left the scene in a lighter colored Pontiac Grand Prix.

“The suspect may be from the Chicago area, but has associates in the Fargo/Moorhead area. The incident was not a random act of crime as the suspects involved know each other, and no known threat to the public exists.”

Anyone with information on the crime, suspect, or vehicle should contact the police department at 701-845-3110. You can remain anonymous with your information.