06:59 PM EST on Tuesday, March 8, 2005

6NEWS

Police responded to a 911 call Tuesday, reporting that someone had been shot in west Charlotte.

A woman was shot in a drive-by shooting and was transported to Carolinas Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.

It happened around 2:30 p.m. in the 1600 block of Dewberry Trail.

Witnesses said four men went down the street looking for someone. When they couldn't find him, they opened fire, hitting a woman standing outside.

Police said those living in the neighborhood have given conflicting reports, so they hope the victim is able to help piece the crime together.

The possible suspect vehicle is a gold Jeep Cherokee with a temporary tag. It was last seen driving on Dewberry towards West Boulevard at a high rate of speed.

At last check, the victim was in the operating room.

More information will be released as it becomes available.