Gunfire erupted Sunday afternoon on the outdoor basketball court at Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Vestavia Hills.

Vestavia Hills police Capt. Shane Ware said the shooting happened at 3:09 p.m. at the church on Columbiana Road.

Ware said few details were available but said one person was injured in the shooting. The male victim was taken to UAB Hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.

The suspect left the scene before police arrived.

Ware said the investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes available.