Off-duty security officer shot in Wilmington NC
WILMINGTON, NC March 7 2019 Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Wilmington late Monday night and left a man injured.
The shooting was in the 1400 block of Wooster Street and happened around 11:40 p.m.
According to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), officers responded to the scene after receiving a Shotspotter notification involving multiple rounds fired at this location.
Sgt. J. Lachapelle with WPD told WWAY the victim was a security officer but that he was not working at the time. The victim was sitting in his vehicle when he was struck by a bullet in his arm, Lachapelle said.
The victim drove himself to New Hanover Regional Medical Center where he was treated.
If you know anything about the shooting, call WPD at 901-343-3609 or use Text-A-Tip.
WWAY
