MT. VERNON — Mt. Vernon police are searching for a 31-year-old man in connection with a Tuesday night shooting that sent one person to the hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds.

According to MVPD, detectives were able to identify Calvin D. Webster as a suspect in the shooting that was reported around 7:36 p.m. Tuesday in the 2300 block of Perkins.

Officers responded to the area after the Mt Vernon Police Department Dispatch Center received a report of a shooting which had occurred in the 2300 block of Perkins. Personnel from the Mt Vernon Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Mt Vernon Fire Department and Litton’s Ambulance responded to the scene.

Upon their arrival, officers determined one person had been shot. Medical personnel transported the wounded person to a local hospital for treatment. The injury is not believed to be life threatening. Detectives from the Mt Vernon Police Department and crime scene technicians from the Illinois State Police were called in to assist with the investigation.

After a review of evidence by the Jefferson County State’s Attorney’s Office, a warrant charging Webster with Aggravated Battery with Firearm was issued.

Anyone with knowledge of Webster’s whereabouts are asked to contact the Mt Vernon Police Department at 242-2131 or Jefferson County Crimestoppers at 242-8477. You may be eligible for a cash reward.