RFP Staff
♦ Salisbury Police sources report a running gun battle between two groups of young men in the back lot of Marco’s Pizzeria on the 400 block of East Fisher at 6:30 p.m. The gunfight spread to the area by the intersection of E. Innes and South Long. A juvenile sustained a leg wound inside a home at the intersection. The two groups dispersed after a exchange of gunfire and the Salisbury Police and Rowan Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived in numbers followed by a Fire Department vehicle.
The injured juevenile was taken to Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. It was believed the wounded juvenile was not an intended target, but was hit by a stray bullet. His wound was not life threatening.
The police took another juvenile into custody after they chased him and he threw down his gun.
The back lot of Marco’s Pizzeria on the 400 block of East Fisher Street.
Police arriving on the scene:
Police Examining a damaged car:
Salisbury Police investigating the crime scene:
A second shooting took place at around 7:30 p.m. much further away on the 1700 block of North Long Street. According to police sources two vehicles sped down the street and male passenger in a maroon car shot into the other as it pulled into a driveway. The damaged car revealed a bullet hole in the rear window.
Citizens having any knowledge about these crimes are urged to call the Salisbury Police at 704-638-5333. If you fear retribution, want to remain anonymous and possibly collect an award of up to $1,000, information can be submitted 24/7 via the web: http://tips.salisburyrowancrimestoppers.org/ or by calling the Salisbury-Rowan Crime Stoppers at 1-866-639-5245.
**This article will be updated as soon as more information arrives.**
