The Halifax County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that occurred this evening at 67 Carver Street in the Lincoln Heights community.

Captain Anzell Harris said officers were dispatched to the scene shortly after 8 p.m. and learned the victim was shot in the arm and grazed in the chest. The victim was transported for medical treatment. The injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.

Harris declined comment on the type of weapon used or whether the shooting occurred outside or inside the house.

As of this report investigators were trying to develop a suspect in the case and the motivation is not immediately known.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.