HARTFORD, Conn. -- A man was shot multiple times Saturday night in Hartford, police said.

Officers were called to Ashford Street at about 10 p.m. on reports of a shooting.

Arriving officers said they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds to his right hand, chest, upper left arm, left forearm and the right side of his buttocks.

The man was taken to an area hospital and was listed in serious condition at 1 a.m.

The victim was identified only as a 25-year-old man.

The gunman was described as a black man, about 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 165 pounds with short hair, wearing black shorts, a white fishnet shirt and baseball cap.

Anyone with information regarding the investigation is urged to contact the Hartford Police Department by dialing 860-527-TIPS.