Whiteville Police Department investigating homicide

WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — Friday evening the Whiteville Police Department responded to a shots fired call where one person died and another was injured.

The incident occurred around 6:45pm at 332 W Hay Street Sawmill Apartments.

While responding, the Whiteville Police Department was notified of two individuals arriving by vehicle to Columbus Regional Healthcare with multiple gunshot wounds.

White at Columbus Regional Healthcare, one person died and the other was in critical condition and flown to another hospital.

The name of either victim has not been released yet. Once the family is notified, the Whiteville Police Department will release the name.

This is an ongoing investigation and we will have more information when it is released.

If you have any information, contact the Whiteville Police Department Criminal/Narcotics Division.