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Police release name of shooting victim

Harrisburg Police are searching for a 20-year-old man suspected of an overnight shooting at an apartment on West Poplar Street.

Chief Bob Smith says the suspect is Ian Hamilton, 20, address unknown who is a black male with light skin, 5 feet 9 inches, 165 to 175 pounds believed to be on foot.

Police responded at 12:46 a.m. Wednesday to an apartment at 436 Poplar St., Smith said. Officers determined the suspects after interviewing those at the scene.

The victim, Starlon Davis, 26, is receiving treatment at an out-of-area hospital, according to a press release from Harrisburg Police. Davis was shot multiple times in his lower extremities.

As of 9:40 a.m. Hamilton remained at large.

Those with information are asked to call Saline County Central Dispatch at (618) 252-8661 or (618) 252-4528.