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Search underway for suspect who shot at 2 people in car in New Port Richey, police say

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NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — New Port Richey Police said two sisters were shot after a gunman opened fire on a car Friday.

According to New Port Richey Police, around 2 p.m., shots were fired into a car on the 6700 block of River Road in New Port Richey.

Police said one woman was shot in her back. The other victim was shot in her arm. Both were taken to a nearby hospital, but police didn't have an update on their condition. Two children were in the car, but neither was hit.

New Port Richey Police said they are still searching for the suspect. Police said the suspect was the boyfriend of one of the sisters.