Man shot, hospitalized after altercation at Saw Mill Apartments in Whiteville

WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — An altercation led to a shooting on West Hay Street in Whiteville Monday afternoon. One man is now recovering after being injured during it.

Whiteville Police Department says officers responded to Saw Mill Apartments for shots fired at 2:45 p.m. When officers arrived, they said there was no evidence of a shooting. As the officers cleared, Columbus Regional Health Center called WPD stating they did have a gunshot victim come into the E.R.

Suspect Malik Wilder and a juvenile suspect approached victim Darios Jones in the parking lot. An argument sparked over Jones sitting on a car in the parking lot that did not belong to him. Police say the juvenile suspect punched Jones in the face. Wilder then pulled a small caliber pistol from his belt and shot Jones in the hip. The two suspects fled in an unknown direction and Jones drove himself to the hospital. Warrants are being obtained on Malik Wilder and the juvenile was located in the parking lot by patrol officers.

The juvenile was charged with assault. Police say there may be other charges pending the conclusion of this investigation.

Jones is in stable condition at Columbus Regional Health.