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Artists Painting in High Point Hit in Drive-By Shooting

Police say artists in High Point were just trying to work on graffiti art, which they were given permission to do, when seemingly out of nowhere they were sprayed with bullets.

Caught in the crossfire. Police say artists in High Point were just trying to work on graffiti art, which they were given permission to do, when seemingly out of nowhere they were shot at several times. 

High Point Police say it could be gang or drug-related. The drive-by shooting happened on Saturday on the corner of West English Road and Barker Avenue.

One of the artists, a 41-year-old man, was grazed with a bullet according to High Point Police. The bullet grazed his lower back, but he refused to be taken to the hospital by ambulance.  

The victim said that he and others were painting the exterior wall of the building that faces Barker Ave. when a car drove by with another passenger, firing shots at the group. 

The Jeep Cherokee that was parked right in front of the wall where the group was painting was hit several times, shattering the windows. 

Police say the victim had been hired by the new renter/owner of the building to paint it. Officers do not believe the victim was the intended target.

But, police say this was not a random act of violence, and believe this shooting is connected to the numerous shootings that happened over MLK weekend. 

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People in the area described the suspect car as a light-colored sedan. 

WFMY News 2 spoke to many people in the neighborhood, who wouldn't talk on-camera out of fear. 

If you have any information related to this investigation call High Point Crimestoppers at 336-889-4000

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