Victim airlifted after shooting in Bladenboro; suspect now in custody
BLADENBORO, NC (WWAY) — The Bladenboro Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person injured Tuesday evening.
According to police, the shooting happened shortly after 6 p.m. in the 800 block of MLK Drive. The victim suffered a gunshot wound and was airlifted to a local medical facility for treatment.
A suspect is in custody, police said.
Investigators said the shooting appears to be an isolated incident and there is no known danger to the public.
The investigation remains active. Police said additional information will be released as it becomes available.
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office, Bladenboro EMS, AirLink 2 and the Bladenboro Fire Department assisted in the investigation.
