Metro Nashville police are searching for a gunman who shot a man who was standing near the back door of his home in Buena Vista late Monday.
Officers were called to the home on 9th Avenue North near Cheatham Place at about 9:00p.m. Monday.
According to police, the victim was standing outside near the back door of his home when he was shot in his thigh.
The man was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center to be treated for his injuries, which are described as non life-threatening.
Officers said the victim wasn't able to see the shooter, so they do not have any description.