Man allegedly shot on footpath in Qld

Police tape seen at a crime scene
A man has been allegedly shot on the footpath in a town south west of Brisbane. -AAP Image

A search is underway after a man was allegedly shot on the footpath by someone he knew in town south west of Brisbane.

Police were called to a Warwick address at 9:30am on Tuesday following a report of a shooting made by a member of the public.

Early investigations suggest the man was standing on the footpath when he was shot by another man known to him.

The injured 37-year-old was driven to hospital by family where he is undergoing surgery for an abdominal wound.

Police are now searching for a man who fled the scene and don't  believe there is cause for concern among the wider community.