RFP Staff
♦ Tonight about 8:10 p.m. shots were heard at Colonial Village Apartments in the 200 block of West “D” Avenue in Salisbury, N.C. The gunshot victim, Joshua Victor Harrison, 32, was hit in the back by a shotgun blast during an attempted robbery by a black assailant with short dreads and a dark hoodie sweatshirt. Harrison initially answered the front door and turning, attempted to run when he saw the robber was armed with a sawed-off shotgun.
When the Salisbury Police arrived, they found the Harrison bleeding profusely from a back wound, yet able to respond to questions. They found him a distance from the actual shooting on a porch at 306 West Avenue “D”.
Joshua Victor Harrison:
Transported initially to Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center, Harrsion was evacuated by helicopter to Carolinas Medical Center Northeast in Concord. His condition is said to be stable and not life threatening.
Police cars lined up along West “D” avenue near the Colonial Village complex. Investigators took control of the crime scene inside the building and spoke with neighbors.
In the ongoing investigation no one has been taken into custody and charges have yet to be filed. It is not known yet whether the robber knew the victim.
An inspection of Harrison’s apartment allegedly revealed significant illegal drugs and money. According to police sources Harrison may soon be arrested and charged for the drugs found in his apartment. Harrison remains in the hospital.
Harrison is a felon who spent time in prison with a lengthy history of drug sales.:
On October 23rd, 2014 Antonio Montreal Chambers, one of Salisbury’s 11 unsolved murders, was shot to death in a bedroom at apartment 43 in the Colonial Village complex at 231 West D Avenue. This is the same apartment complex where tonight’s shooting took place.
Persons with information about this shooting are asked to call the Salisbury Police Department. 704-638-5333 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-639-5245.
**This article will be updated as more information arrives.**
