A 28-year-old Lawrence man was shot early Saturday morning inside Cross Town Tavern, 1919 Haskell Ave., Lawrence police Sergeant Susan Hadl said.

The shooting occurred shortly before 1:30 a.m. Police responded immediately and found that both the suspect and the victim had left the scene.

The victim obtained his own transportation to Lawrence Memorial Hospital, where officers were standing by. He was later transported by air ambulance to a Kansas City hospital, police said. His injuries are not life-threatening.

The suspect, a 22-year-old Lawrence man, later called police. He reportedly was released.

Further attempts to reach police have been unsuccessful. More details as they become available.