Officers are currently investigating an attempted homicide in St. Petersburg.

According to police, a 19-year-old was shot at several times around 4:42 p.m. while riding his bike in the area of Newton Avenue South and Highland Street South. 

The man was struck one time in the upper torso and was transported to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg by a passerby. 

The man was uncooperative with officers during the initial investigation and is currently undergoing surgery. 

At this time, he is expected to survive his injuries. The suspect has not been identified.