According to the police, several alarms were received about an outdoor shooting.
The man, who was conscious when the police arrived, has been taken by ambulance to hospital.
- The crime scene is cordoned off and we are questioning witnesses, says Anna Göransson, the police's spokesperson in the West region.
They are searching the area for suspected perpetrators but have not yet found anyone.
Has been shot in the leg
According to the police, the man, who is in his 20s, has been shot in the leg.
A police patrol has been sent to the hospital to interrogate him.
The crime scene is still cordoned off and a search is being carried out in the area with a dog patrol and police helicopter.
- The police have carried out house searches and brought in several people for questioning, says police spokesperson Anna Göransson.
However, there are currently no suspects in the incident.
A preliminary investigation into extremely serious assault or aggravated assault has been initiated.
Shortly after 8 pm, the police announced that the crime scene was still cordoned off pending a forensic investigation.
The police are knocking on doors in the area.