A 38-year-old man was shot outside of a Kingsbridge Heights park, according to police.

News 12 is told the 38-year-old was in Devoe Park when he was approached by the gunman. 

Police say it happened around 8 p.m. Sunday. They say an unknown man shot the victim in the arm in front of the park along Father Zieser Place before running off.

The suspect was last seen wearing a red sweater. The victim was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was treated and released.

Authorities are working to determine a motive behind the shooting.

Residents in the area say there's always a patrol car inside the park and incidents like this one are rare.

The suspect is believed to be between his 20s and 30s.

 Anyone with information is urged to contact police.