A 19-year old Elmira man is expected to survive after being shot in the head early Tuesday.

Chemung County Sheriff's Deputies were called to Albert Street around 1:30 a.m.

Tyir Dorsey was found with a superficial gunshot wound. He's being treated at an area hospital.

Deputies believe he lied about where the shooting happened, and is not cooperating.

Investigators are asking anyone with tips to call 607-737-2933.