Police have been told a man parked his vehicle on Louis Street and was walking towards the entrance of a gym on Rodd Road about 5.30pm when a black Audi SUV pulled up and a number of shots were fired.

The 31-year-old Hillside man received gunshot wounds to his lower body and was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The offenders then fled the scene and were last seen driving east along Rodd Road.

Investigators have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

The man was wearing a windcheater with Nitro Gym written on the front and had tattoos on the front of both feet.

Anyone with information about the shooting incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.