Goldsboro woman struck by stray bullet while sitting on her porch

GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WTVD) -- A woman in Goldsboro was hit by a stray bullet at her home Thursday afternoon.

Goldsboro police responded to reports of a shooting at around 2 p.m. in the 1200 block of North George Street. Upon arrival police were told a woman was shot in the arm and was taken to the hospital by a friend.

According to police, a preliminary investigation determined the shooting was between a person in a car driving on George Street and a pedestrian. The woman, who lives in the area, was not involved in the incident. Police say she reported she was sitting on her front porch when she was struck by a stray bullet.

There are no details at this time . Police are continuing to investigate.

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