Shooting involving a Durham officer | 1 injured after officer-involved shooting in Durham, North Carolina on Hope Valley Road

DURHAM, NC (WTVD) — One person was injured in a shooting by an officer on Sunday morning.

It happened just after midnight. Officers with the Durham Police Department responded to a 911 call about a “car club” racing in the 4700 block of Hope Valley Road.

According to authorities, an officer arrived on scene to tell people to leave, but objects were thrown at the officer and his vehicle. When the officer got out of his car, people ran away.

One person pulled out a gun and refused to drop it despite being told several times by police. When they raised the gun, the officer shot them.

According to DPD, the suspect got into a vehicle with others and fled.

A description of the car was broadcast on the radio. Another officer later stopped the vehicle and the suspect was taken to a hospital for treatment.

No Durham officers were injured in the incident. The officer involved was placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure.

This remains an active investigation. No further information will be available until Monday.