EDMONTON -- A man was rushed to hospital Tuesday night after he was shot behind a strip mall in north Edmonton.

It happened just after 6 p.m. near the intersection of Castledowns Road and 153 Avenue. 

The victim suffered serious injuries from a gunshot, but was expected to survive, Sgt. Ken Smith confirmed to CTV News Edmonton at the scene. 

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Smith said it was unclear how the confrontation started, but officers were interviewing several witnesses. 

An alleyway behind the strip mall was taped off and police were seen searching a silver sedan, beside a blue Dodge pickup with a smashed window. 

Police believe at least one person fled the area in a vehicle, and no arrests were immediately made.