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Greensboro police respond to report of shots fired near E Wendover Avenue, officials say

Greensboro police respond to report of shots fired near E Wendover Avenue, officials say
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Greensboro police respond to report of shots fired near E Wendover Avenue, officials say
One person is in custody after a gun was fired during a dispute, according to officials with the Greensboro Police Department.Top StoriesRowan County detectives identify man arrested in Salisbury human trafficking investigation, officials sayNorth Carolina State Highway Patrol brainstorming ways to recruit amid statewide trooper shortageStokes County students injured after car sideswipes activity bus in Catawba County, two drivers charged, officials sayGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereOn Thursday, around 2:21 p.m., Greensboro officers were called to the 300 block of Penry Road, near E Wendover Avenue, after a call about a shooting.Once they arrived, officers learned that there was a dispute, which led to a gun being fired. No one was injured in the shooting.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsOfficials said the scene is now clear. Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app hereNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |TRENDING STORIES

One person is in custody after a gun was fired during a dispute, according to officials with the Greensboro Police Department.

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    On Thursday, around 2:21 p.m., Greensboro officers were called to the 300 block of Penry Road, near E Wendover Avenue, after a call about a shooting.

    Once they arrived, officers learned that there was a dispute, which led to a gun being fired. No one was injured in the shooting.

    Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts

    Officials said the scene is now clear.

    Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here

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