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Teen playing basketball shot in Durham

Durham police were investigating Wednesday night after a shooting at the Hoover Road Apartments.

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DURHAM, N.C. — Durham police were investigating Wednesday night after a drive-by shooting at the Hoover Road Apartments.

Witnesses in the area said the teen was playing basketball and was trying to take cover when the shooting started.

Police said the victim was shot in the leg and was rushed to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Authorities did not release the identity of the victim but confirmed that he was a "young male."

Police have not released any suspect information or confirmed what led up to the shooting.

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