SoMa shooting leaves 1 hurt

SAN FRANCISCO - One person was wounded in a shooting in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood late Monday afternoon, police said.

What we know:

The San Francisco Police Department reported that the shooting occurred in the area of Mission and 9th streets, where officers were called just before 5 p.m.

Officers found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds.

The victim was transported to a local hospital, and their condition is not yet known.

Officers said they believe the suspect could be hiding in a nearby building.

Officials have not disclosed what led up to the incident.

The public was advised to avoid the area.