US 70 stretch in Durham reopens after person in car shot

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- US 70 eastbound in Durham reopened to traffic after a passenger in a car was shot Monday night near Highway 98.

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The incident happened near Highway 98, the Holloway Street exit.

The passenger was taken to a hospital with what Durham police described as non-life-threatening injuries.

Police had no word on a possible motive or why the shots were fired at the car.

The portion of US 70 remained closed overnight but reopened early Tuesday morning.

The shooting remains under investigation.