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Man shot, apartments hit with gunfire during drive-by in Winston-Salem, police say

The shooter also hit two apartment buildings on E. Third Street, according to a release.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem police said a man was injured in a drive-by shooting early Thursday morning. 

It happened around 1 a.m. on E. Third Street. Officers said the victim was standing in the parking lot when a car drove by and fired several shots. The shooter also hit two apartment buildings. 

Police said the man was dropped by at a nearby hospital before officers got to the scene. He has serious injuries, but is expected to be OK. 

Police haven't arrested a suspect at this time. 

The Winston-Salem Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in this case.  Anyone with any information regarding this incident or similar crimes is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700 or Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800. You can also view “Crime Stoppers of Winston-Salem Forsyth County” on Facebook.

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