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Durham police are investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in which a man was shot in the face.
The victim, 45, of Gaston, was taken to a local hospital where he was listed in serious but stable condition Tuesday evening.
The shooting occurred at the corner of South Roxboro and Summit streets. The man, whose name was not released, was able to drive a short distance where he got help.
A Durham police sergeant was flagged down at about 1:48 p.m. in regard to the case. He was able to provide aid and call for additional police units.
It was not immediately clear whether the shooting was random.
The victim was driving a silver Chevrolet S-10 and was traveling south on Roxboro Street when the shooting occurred.
Police have not released any information on a suspect but ask that anyone with information about the case to call Durham police at 919-560-4415 or CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200.
Gaston Man Shot in Face in Durham
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When will the libs figure out that when hand guns are restricted - ONLY criminals will have them?
MOST of those dirt bags know that decent folks won't be carrying any fire arms so they just use them on a whim.
March 14, 2007 9:10 p.m.
March 14, 2007 1:10 p.m.
March 14, 2007 9:38 a.m.
Most people forget that Durham is about 2 1/2 times the size of Cary, and over half the size of Raleigh. This is a real city with the problems -- but also the good things -- that go with urban areas.
I'm happy to live here and, while I'd like to see crime reduce, crime tends to happen in isolated areas and certainly doesn't keep me from enjoying life in the Bull City.
March 13, 2007 7:47 p.m.
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