Market Street in Greensboro closed due to assault investigation

GREENSBORO, NC — Residents should be aware that East Market Street in Greensboro is temporarily closed in both directions between Benbow and Dudley Streets. There is no forecast as to when the street will reopen as police investigate a robbery that occurred on Sunday.

At 1:07 a.m. on Sunday, Greensboro police were called to a reported robbery at Laurel Street and East Market Street. When they arrived at the scene, officers said they found a gunshot victim. According to officers, the victim had serious injuries and was taken to the hospital by EMS.

According to investigators, there is currently no information on the suspect and the manhunt is ongoing.

Anyone with additional details about this crime should call Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000. Citizens can also download the P3tips mobile app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip or submit a web tip at P3tips.com. All tips to Crime Stoppers are completely anonymous.

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Affected drivers are advised to avoid the area using alternative routes. This article will be updated once the road reopens.