Wilmington Police investigating after shooting victim approaches drivers at College and Oleander

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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) —  The Wilmington Police Department is investigating a shooting. Police were called about a disturbance at the intersection of Oleander Drive and College Road around 7:30p.m. on Monday night.

According to a news release from WPD, a car pulled up to the intersection and someone got out and approached another vehicle asking for help.

When officers arrived, the shooting victim was not there and had reportedly received a ride from a separate vehicle to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Hospital for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg.

Police say it is currently unclear where the shooting happened.

At this time, this is an open investigation.

If you have any information, contact Wilmington Police Department at 910.343.3609, or use their Tip411 app to report anonymously.

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