"It was shocking. It was definitely shocking because it's like we're in Pittsboro, North Carolina, where nothing is happening here, and then you hear a student that you go to school with get shot. That's kind of an eye opener," student Julian Hayes said. ABC11 is not reporting the victim's name until it is confirmed by police or released by family.
The shooting happened around 11:40 a.m. at the intersection of Moore Mountain Road and Hamlets Chapel Road. Chatham County Sheriff's Office said a man got out of a newer model white Mazda SUV and opened fire on a car at the intersection.
The Chatham County Sheriff's Office said a 17-year-old was shot but was treated on Wednesday for non-life threatening injuries and has been released from the hospital.
Officials said two people were in the car but only one was shot. Chatham County Sheriff's Office said the person who was shot was 17 years old and had to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. The victim has since been released from the hospital.
Investigators said they would not release the victim's name because they are under the age of 18.
"I was shocked," Northwood High School student Gianmarc Byers said. "It happened close to my house, he lives near me."
Byers and Hayes said they knew the student. They said the school has not made any announcement about the shooting to the student body.
"Laid back guy, that's how I've known him since elementary school," Byers said.
The investigation is ongoing and the suspect has not been arrested.
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