Man shot on Jackson Street in Chadbourn

CHADBOURN, NC –A 49-year-old man was shot in the leg Sunday evening on Jackson Street in Chadbourn.

According to Mayor Phillip Britt, the shooting happened around 8 pm while the victim was on the street. He was transported by ambulance to Columbus Regional Healthcare System before being transferred to Novant Health for surgery. His condition was not immediately available, and his identity has not been released.

Chadbourn Police and Chadbourn Klondyke Fire and Rescue responded to the scene. There is no word yet on a suspect in the shooting.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Chadbourn Police Department.