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Police search for gunman after shooting in China Grove left man wounded

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CHINA GROVE, N.C. — Police are looking for a suspect who they believe shot and wounded a man in China Grove on Sunday.

The China Grove Police Department along with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Department responded to a reported shooting around 9:22 p.m. on Harry Street.

Officers said when they arrived they found 34-year-old Derrick Alexander of Salisbury with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

Alexander was taken to the hospital where he was treated for his injuries.

Witnesses said a dark-colored SUV was seen leaving the area after they heard gun shots.

China Grove detectives are currently looking for additional information in this case.

Anyone with information about this shooting are asked to contact Detective Jason Overcash at 704-857-7755 or contact Rowan County Crime Stoppers.