Durham police officer shoots armed suspect in Food Lion parking lot after racing reports

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A Durham Police officer shot a person in the Food Lion parking lot on Hope Valley Road early Sunday morning. The incident followed reports of racing cars in the area. The officer confronted a suspect who fled while holding a gun. After the shooting, the injured person left in a car with others but was later stopped and taken to the hospital. The suspect is in stable condition. The State Bureau of Investigation is looking into the shooting, and the officer involved has been placed on administrative duty. Further details about the suspect will be released Monday.


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