WPD: 2 injured in shooting in Wilmington parking lot

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting that sent two people to the hospital early Sunday morning.

Police spokeswoman Cathryn Lindsay said officers responded to a 911 call of shots fired near the Pascofino Lounge and Bar at 29 Van Campen Blvd. Police said people were dispersing in all directions to go to their cars. Police found bullet damage in vehicles and shell casings were discovered in front of Wilmington Caskets & Urns.

Lindsay said a little while later two victims were brought to NHRMC by private vehicle with gunshot injuries.  She said a 32-year-old man, and 32-year-old woman were hit, and treated at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Police said the woman had non-serious injuries and the male is still being treated. He is alive but the extent of his injuries is unknown at this time.

Witnesses reported seeing a man shooting in the parking lot of the lounge, but no further description is available at this time.

Wilmington Police are currently investigating this event, anyone with information is asked to call the Police Department or Text-A-Tip.