A Uniondale male was shot in the back as he returned home early Saturday morning, Nassau County police said.

The 33-year-old unidentified man was in the driveway of his Maple Avenue home shortly after midnight when he heard gunshots fired behind him and felt a bullet pierce his back.

The victim was taken to an area hospital. His condition was not immediately known.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 800-244-TIPS.

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