Statesville, NC – On Friday, June 5th, at approximately 3:00 am, officers from the Statesville Police Department responded to a call reporting shots fired in the 1900 block of Gay St. Upon arrival, officers were informed that a subject had been shot multiple times at the address but had already been transported to the hospital via private vehicle.
The crime scene was immediately secured, and a search warrant for the residence was obtained to allow the Criminal Investigations Division to process the scene thoroughly.
Shortly after, the victim, identified as Desmond Reshawn Gray, 28, of Statesville, arrived at Iredell Memorial Hospital with life-threatening wounds to his legs. He was flown to Wake Forest University Baptist Regional Medical Center for further treatment, where he is currently listed in critical condition.
Officers also located and processed the vehicle in which Gray was transported.
This case remains under active investigation. The Statesville Police Department urges anyone with information related to this shooting to come forward. Your assistance is crucial in helping us resolve this case and ensure the safety of our community.