WILMINGTON — A shots-fired incident reported just before noon on Friday has Wilmington Police Department investigating the Wilshire Boulevard area.
Officers responded around 11:38 a.m. to the 3400 block, following reports of gunfire. An extensive search of the area did not lead to any suspects, nor was anyone found with gunshot-related injuries.
However, officers located evidence consistent with a shooting having occurred and began processing the scene. They brought in a WPD K-9 team to search for a responsible individual.
The investigation remains active and ongoing and WPD said there is no active threat to the general public.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Wilmington Police Department at 910-343-3600 or submit anonymous tips through Tip 411.
Will Michaels’ article is republished with permission from NC Local — a nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization helping people in all of North Carolina’s 100 counties understand how statewide issues and government decisions affect their communities. Read more from NC Local here.
