The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating after a man was shot Wednesday night in midtown.

Police responded to 17th and Messanie near A’s J R’s McGaughy Lounge shortly before 9 p.m. Capt. Jeff Wilson said a 41-year-old St. Joseph man was taken by private vehicle to the hospital after being shot in the neck.

The shooting is still under investigation.  Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at (816) 238-TIPS.