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04/11/2015
Woman Shot In Oxfordshire
An investigation has been launched after a woman was shot in the head in Oxfordshire, police have said.
The incident happened last night, at around 8:20pm in Abingdon 03 November.
Emergency services were called to a report of a suspected shooting of a 26-year-old woman in Thornhill Walk off Northcourt Road.
The victim suffered serious head injuries and was taken to hospital, where she is currently being treated.
Searches and forensic examinations are being carried out a various locations in and around Northcourt Road.
It is understood police are hunting for two suspects.
Supt Jim O'Ryan said: "Our investigations appear to indicate that this is not a random attack and the offender knew the victim.
"This is a very unusual incident for the area and officers are working hard to apprehend those responsible.
"We believe, at this stage, that there is no threat to the wider community."
Police are appealing for witnesses.
(LM/CD)
The incident happened last night, at around 8:20pm in Abingdon 03 November.
Emergency services were called to a report of a suspected shooting of a 26-year-old woman in Thornhill Walk off Northcourt Road.
The victim suffered serious head injuries and was taken to hospital, where she is currently being treated.
Searches and forensic examinations are being carried out a various locations in and around Northcourt Road.
It is understood police are hunting for two suspects.
Supt Jim O'Ryan said: "Our investigations appear to indicate that this is not a random attack and the offender knew the victim.
"This is a very unusual incident for the area and officers are working hard to apprehend those responsible.
"We believe, at this stage, that there is no threat to the wider community."
Police are appealing for witnesses.
(LM/CD)
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