Shooting at 1700 BLOCK OF SOUTHFORK DR on 05/11/2026 2:02 PM
Type: Shooting
Date: 05/11/2026 2:02 PM
Description: Shooting/Stabbing. Units o/s of a male shot in the neck at Loves Travel Plaza. Suspect fled in unknown vehicle.
Address: 1700 BLOCK OF SOUTHFORK DR, Newton, NC
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