Victim named in Pinewood Apartments shooting

Early Thursday evening, police responded to a person shot call before arriving at a local hospital where the victim was transported via personal vehicle. 

Witnesses say the victim, 21-year-old Geonta Gaines, had been shot in the back while getting into a vehicle in the 3300 block of Pinewood Ave. 

Gaines' injuries are considered serious, but not life-threatening. 

The investigation is ongoing.