WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -One person was grazed by gunfire in a shooting Friday night, Nov. 6, on Metting Road near Darlington Avenue, according to the Wilmington Police Department.
Police responded to a ShotSpotter notification on the 3500 block of Metting Road at 10:00 p.m.
Officers said one person was taken to a hospital and was not seriously hurt. A WPD representative told a WECT crew at the scene that the person “didn’t know they were shot.”
Officers found shell casings and property damage at the scene, which is near Market Street, police said.
When WECT staff arrived around 11:15 p.m., about 10 police cars were at the scene. Police said the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 910-343-3600. Those who would like to remain anonymous can submit information using Tip 411.
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