Shooting at gym in Town of Atkinson leaves one person injured
PENDER COUNTY (WWAY) — We’re learning more about a shooting at a gym in Atkinson where the suspect is still wanted.
It happened Sunday afternoon around 5:00 p.m. at the Town of Atkinson school gym.
The Pender County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the matter. The victim is being treated at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
The shooting occurred during a youth basketball session and it is reported that multiple middle school and high school aged juveniles were present.
No 911 calls were received regarding this shooting, according to officials.
Residents are asked to stay away from the gym while the investigation continues.
Since it’s town owned property, we had plenty of questions for town leaders, but the only Atkinson Commissioner we were able to reach told us they had nothing to add at this and refer to the Pender County Sheriff’s Office for questions.
The Sheriff’s Office has not returned our call for more details.
