UPDATE: 3 people injured in home invasion in Wilmington, not drive-by shooting
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police are investigating after a shooting on Tuesday evening.
A spokesperson with Wilmington Police says a call came in at 5:43 pm reporting shots fired in the 400 block of Rutledge Drive.
When police arrived, they found three people had been injured. All injuries were non-life threatening.
Initially, police reported the incident was a drive-by shooting around 6 pm. Upon further investigation and after completing a search warrant, Wilmington Police learned the shooting was a home invasion and actually took place inside the residence.
The suspect then went outside towards a vehicle, fired additional shots, and left the scene. Three people remain at the hospital being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
“A number of shooting incidents that our department responds to often have a drug or gang nexus. Individuals who are part of a lifestyle involving illegal narcotics, gang activity, or other criminal activity are more susceptible to becoming a victim. We encourage the public to always be aware of what is going on around them. If you happen to know of possible illegal activity taking place near your home or business, please report it to the authorities,” WPD Chief Donny Williams said.
This is an isolated incident. Anyone with information is asked to please call the WPD at (910) 343-3609. The public can also use the anonymous Tip 411 app.
