TIMBERLAKE, N.C. -- An officer-involved shooting took place in Person County Tuesday afternoon.

It occurred near the intersection of Antioch Church Road and Lucy Garrett Road in Timberlake, just south of Roxboro. 

According to the Sheriff's Department, officers were trying to evict a man when he pulled out a gun and opened fire on them. Officers returned fire, striking the man. 

None of the officers were hit in the exchange, but the suspect is in the hospital with serious injuries. 

The shooter has not yet been identified.

Three officers have been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure.