Three people shot in Nash County town

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018

CASTALIA, NC (WTVD) -- Three people were rushed to the hospital after being shot Tuesday night in Nash County.



The sheriff's office said it happened on Lancaster Store Road near Pine Street in Castalia.



A K-9 unit and a Highway Patrol helicopter are searching the area.



Authorities said it appears the victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries. One victim was taken to WakeMed, and two to UNC Nash Hospital.



Law officers are searching for a young, light-skinned man, possibly wearing a white T-shirt, shorts and with a short Afro hairstyle, in connection with the shooting.



Residents are asked to avoid the area.

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