In the early hours of the morning, a shooting incident in St. Albans has left a 23-year-old man, identified as Quinton Lockett-Simmonds from Springfield, Mass., hospitalized with critical injuries.

Who is Quinton Lockett-Simmonds?

The St. Albans Police Department received a call just after 4 a.m. reporting a person shot inside an apartment on Lake Street.

Upon arrival, authorities discovered the victim and promptly transported him to Northwestern Medical Center. Subsequently, he was transferred to the University of Vermont Medical Center for further medical attention. As of the latest update, Lockett-Simmonds remains in critical condition at UVM Medical Center.

The investigation indicates that the shooting was an isolated incident. According to authorities, the lone suspect fled the apartment after the incident and was no longer present when the police arrived at the scene. The search for the suspect is ongoing as law enforcement works to piece together the details surrounding the shooting and apprehend the individual responsible.

The community in St. Albans is left in the wake of this unfortunate event, and the authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation. The circumstances leading to the shooting and the identity of the suspect are key elements that law enforcement is diligently working to uncover as they strive to ensure justice in this case.