The RCMP are investigating a drive-by shooting in North Preston, N.S. that sent a man to hospital.

Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Churchill Terrace around 9:40 p.m. Thursday.

Police say someone in a vehicle fired several shots at a group of people standing outside a residence.

A 27-year-old man was shot in the foot and taken to the Dartmouth General Hospital.

Police are still searching for the suspect.

They are asking for anyone with information to come forward.