Update: According to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), yesterday’s shooting in Monkey Junction was the result of a homeowner shooting a man who attempted to rob her house.
According to WPD, “The victim arrived home and discovered her front door ajar. Once inside, she heard someone moving from room to room. She retrieved her handgun, confronted the suspect — identified as Michael Jarvis, 37 — and shot him. Jarvis was transported to the hospital and, as of Tuesday morning, is in critical condition. The homeowner will not be charged.“
WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) responded to a shooting on Monday afternoon at a residence near Walmart Supercenter in Monkey Junction.
According to WPD, officers responded to a shots-fired call on the 1500-block of Honeybee Lane around 12:35 p.m. One male has been taken to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
The investigation is ongoing, no arrests have yet been made; WPD stated updates would be provided as they become available.
