Authorities in Butler County are currently investigating a shooting that took place on Wednesday afternoon.

Few details are being released at this time, however Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs tells KWOC News, his office responded to a report of a male subject shot multiple times in the Hillard area, located off of Highway W, in Northern Butler County.

The male victim was transported by ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center with non life threatening injuries.

Sheriff Dobbs also stated he is certain this is a drug related situation.

At this time no names are being released, KWOC News will continue to follow this story for you, and bring you more details as they become availabe.