Statesville, NC – On Sunday, July 5, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers with the Statesville Police Department responded to the 1300 block of West Front Street following reports of a person injured by gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that three individuals had sustained gunshot-related injuries. All three victims were transported to area hospitals, where they were evaluated for injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a large gathering of individuals was assembled in the 1300 block of West Front Street when gunshots were fired, resulting in injuries to the three victims.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Investigators are continuing to gather evidence and interview witnesses.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact the Statesville Police Department at (704) 878-3406. Anonymous tips may also be submitted online through the department’s See Something, Say Something reporting form at https://bit.ly/3ts1eLH.