Wilmington Police arrest juvenile in connection to shooting on Church St.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police have arrested a juvenile in connection to Tuesday’s shooting on Church Street that sent one person to the hospital.

According to a police spokesman, the person has been charged with felonious firing into an occupied vehicle.

Wilmington Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the area of 15th and Church Street around midday Tuesday. A police spokesman said bullet casings were found at the crime scene and several vehicles were hit with bullets.

After speaking with witnesses, officers say the altercation began with a fight between a group of juveniles.

The WPD spokesman said one person was shot in the leg and was taken to New Hanover Regional Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said the groups involved do know each other and this is an isolated incident.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information should contact the Wilmington Police Department.