Clarkton shooting leaves one injured

ELIZABETHTOWN, NC (WWAY) — A Columbus County man was shot in the leg Sunday night, according to Sheriff James McVicker.

Sheriff McVicker said 21-year-old Michaaveei Brown was shot in the left thigh.

It happened around 7 p.m. at a building that used to be a washerette near the Time Saver in Clarkton, Sheriff McVicker said.

Brown was transported to New Hanover Regional Medical Center where he underwent surgery, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office at (910) 862-6960.