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Law enforcement agencies respond to scene in Albemarle

ALBEMARLE, N.C. — There was a massive police presence Friday night in Albemarle.

The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office and Albemarle police were called to Lenard Avenue off Highway 24/27 for reports of shots fired.

A witness said he saw authorities carrying semi-automatic rifles checking vehicles.

No further information has been released.

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