Kentucky State Police Post 9 is investigating a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Floyd County.

KSP Post 9 received a call from McDowell ARH stating that a man had been brought to the emergency room with an apparent gunshot wound to the head.

Troopers believe 26-year-old Ryan Etcherson was shot near his vehicle on Browns Branch, before walking to a nearby home for help. The homeowners then drove him to McDowell ARH.

Etcherson was transferred to Charleston Area Medical Center where he is in critical condition.

This investigation is ongoing.