A San Juan, Texas, polling place remained open Tuesday after an individual was shot nearby, a local election official confirmed.

The incident occurred among individuals campaigning near a fire station that serves as a polling place in Hidalgo County, in southern Texas. Under Texas law, campaigning is banned within 100 feet of the entrance to a polling place.

Hidalgo County Elections Administrator Yvonne Ramon confirmed the shooting, and said the victim has received medical assistance.

By Annelise Russell, News21