Woman shot in Fayetteville, suspect on the loose

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- A woman was shot in Fayetteville and police are working to find who is responsible.

Just before 11 p.m., officers on patrol heard gun shots near Highway 24 and North Eastern Boulevard.

Witnesses say they saw a vehicle speeding away from the scene.

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Police found a 55-year-old woman who had been shot. She was taken to Cape Fear Valley Hospital. Her condition is unknown at this time.

Investigators are searching for a known acquaintance of the woman that is the suspect in the shooting.