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Woman shot while kayaking on Long Lake in Albemarle, police say

The shooting happened shortly before noon on Saturday

ALBEMARLE, N.C. — A woman was shot while kayaking on Long Lake in Albemarle, according to the Stanly County Sheriff's Office.

Shortly before noon on Saturday, the Albemarle Police Department responded to a call about a woman who suffered a gunshot wound while in a watercraft on Long Lake near Concord Road.

Authorities told WCNC Charlotte that someone shot the victim, 36, across the lake from the tree line and to the water. 

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The victim, whose identity is unknown, was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The case is under investigation and authorities are currently searching for a suspect. WCNC Charlotte has reached out for more information about the shooting. 

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Officials are asking anyone with information to contact the Stanly County Sheriff's Office.

Contact Austin Walker at awalker@wcnc.com and follow him on FacebookTwitter, and Instagram.

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