Woman shot in car during dispute in Durham

DURHAM, North Carolina (WTVD) -- Authorities in Durham are investigating after a woman was shot while inside a car early Wednesday morning.

It happened around 1:15 a.m. near NC-55 and East Cornwallis Road.

Police tell ABC11 that the incident is being called a "rolling domestic disturbance" after a man reportedly shot the woman and then drove off with the woman's son.

The woman was able to seek help at the Circle K in the 3300 block of NC-55. She was then taken to Duke University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

According to authorities, the boy was later dropped off at a relative's house in Greensboro, and is doing OK.

Police are still searching for the suspect.

The incident remains under investigation at this time.

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