CENTRAL — Detectives with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office are searching for a suspect after a man was shot and injured outside the Sonic Drive-In along Hooper Road on Friday night. 

Deputies believe that the shooting stemmed from a verbal altercation that occurred around 8 p.m. after the individuals believed to be involved agreed to meet at the location. 

A man sustained gunshot wounds as a result of the altercation before being transported to a local hospital, where he is expected to recover, according to the sheriff's office.

Detectives are actively working to locate the suspect.

The investigation remains ongoing.