Shooting investigation shuts down East Market Street

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A shooting investigation has closed down East Market Street in Greensboro.

At around 1:07 a.m. on Monday, the Greensboro Police Department came to the area of Laurel Street and East Market Street after getting a report of an aggravated assault.

At the scene, officers found someone suffering from a gunshot wound.

Investigators say the victim was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.

As a result of the shooting investigation, East Market Street is closed in both directions between Benbow Street and Dudley Street.

Police say that the closure could last for “an extended period of time.”

There is no suspect information available at this time.

This is a developing story.

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