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Police investigating after 1 person shot in Uptown

CHARLOTTE — One person was seriously hurt after a shooting Monday morning in Uptown Charlotte, first responders confirmed to Channel 9.

The shooting was reported on West 5th Street, just south of Graham Street. The shooting appears to be inside a high-rise apartment building.

At about 8 a.m., MEDIC told Channel 9 that paramedics found someone with a gunshot wound. According to MEDIC, the victim was taken to the hospital. Police later said that the victim was shot in the leg.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said a woman called 911 saying that a man was pointing a gun at her and her friends.

Police didn’t specify if the victim was also the person allegedly pointing the gun.

Channel 9 is working on getting more information from CMPD.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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