LAPLACE — No suspects have been named after a man was shot Sunday while returning to his car after attending a family birthday celebration, authorities said.

According to the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at 1 a.m. Sunday to the 300 block of West 2nd Street in LaPlace after gunshots were heard in the area.

Deputies were told someone had been shot at the scene. Later deputies were notified that a 33-year-old male victim was at Ochsner health center’s emergency room in LaPlace.

Authorities said the shooting was targeted.

Sgt. Dane Clement said the victim sustained a single gun shot wound, was treated and then released.

“For investigative reasons, we aren’t releasing where in the body he was shot,” Clement said. “We don’t have any suspect information at this time and no arrests have been made. The investigation continues.”

Authorities are not releasing the name of the victim, Clement said, adding he was the only one injured in the shooting. Anyone with information regarding the shootings is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office TIPS line at 985-359-TIPS or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111. Those with information do not have to testify and may qualify for a cash reward.

Tips can also be submitted to stjohnsheriff.org/submitatip.php.