Wilmington Police investigating multiple overnight shootings
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police are asking for any information in relation to two separate overnight shootings.
According to a release, police first responded to the 110 block of Campbell St. around 11 p.m. Monday after an alert of shots fired. Officers arrived and found a 19-year-old Wilmington man with non-life-threatening injuries. The victim was taken to New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Around 1 a.m. Tuesday, officers received an alert of shots fired in the 500 block of Barclay Hills Dr. Police said a short time later, New Hanover Regional Medical Center informed them a 45-year-old Wilmington man arrived for treatment. A witness told police that the victim was arguing with the suspect when the suspect pulled out a gun and fired shots. Police said the 45-year-old victim is in stable condition.
WPD said the shootings do not appear to be related and both investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information on either incident is asked to call Wilmington Police at (910) 343-3609 or use Text-A-Tip.
