LORIS (WBTW) – Horry County Police were called to the Conway Medical Center emergency room for a person being treated for a gunshot early Wednesday morning.

The victim told officers it happened in the area of U.S. Highway 701 near Walkers Road as he was changing a tire beside the road.  He said a white truck pulled up behind him with two men inside, and that one of them shot him.  He said they then beat him and stole his wallet.

A doctor told officers the wound was not life-threatening.

Anyone with any information should contact Horry County Police at (843) 915-TIPS (8457) or (843) 248-1520.