Roanoke Rapids police are investigating a shooting that occurred around 1 this morning outside Bobby's Supermarket on Roanoke Avenue.

Police said a gunshot victim was taken to Halifax Regional Medical Center to be treated for a wound to the leg. The victim is in stable condition.

Police said a suspect vehicle collided into a car on Highway 48 around Rightmyer and the occupants fled.

The Halifax County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to perform a canine track.

Police declined further comment this morning pending the completion of the investigation.