ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — A person was shot in Elizabeth City Monday night, police said.
At around 8:50 p.m., Elizabeth City police officers responded to Woodstock II Apartments in the 1400 block of Avenue for a call reporting hearing three gunshots in the area.
When officers were on scene, it was reported that a 23-year-old man had been shot and was being taken to the hospital in a private vehicle.
Officers arrived at the hospital and found that the man had a gunshot wound to his right arm.
Elizabeth City police say this is an ongoing investigation and encourage anyone with information to contact them at 252-335-4321. People can also call the Crime Line at 252-335-5555 or text 252-390-8477 to submit a tip.
