St. Louis (KSDK) -- A man told police he was trying to buy CDs when he was shot in the face by the seller Saturday night.

Police said the 28-year-old man was shot in the 4200 block of Natural Bridge in St. Louis around 11:06 p.m. The suspect then drove off from the scene.

The victim told police the shooter had a semi automatic gun.

The victim was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.

KSDK