A man was shot outside a barber shop Wednesday evening in southern Mexicali, according to police reports.

The incident was notified to the police at 11:54 p.m. at Juniors Barber Shop, located in the intersection of Herencia Avenue and Arenas del Rey Street by Anáhuac Boulevard and close to the police headquarters.

The victim, who was identified as Luis Enrique, was seriously wounded in the left leg, the chest and the right arm.

Upon arrival, the police found at the scene four bullet casings.

The authorities believe the assault took place at the barber shop.

The victim was transported to a local hospital in serious condition.