Police: Man shot in Fairmont released from hospital, investigation underway to identify suspects

by: Taylor Ford

Posted: Oct 12, 2023 / 05:49 PM EDT

Updated: Oct 12, 2023 / 05:49 PM EDT

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by: Taylor Ford

Posted: Oct 12, 2023 / 05:49 PM EDT

Updated: Oct 12, 2023 / 05:49 PM EDT

FAIRMONT, N.C. (WBTW) — A man was shot and injured Wednesday night on Jenkins Street in the Fairmont area, according to Fairmont Police Chief Jon Edwards.

Edwards said the shooting happened at about 9:30 p.m. and the victim was airlifted to Grand Strand Medical Center and was released early Thursday morning.
An investigation is underway to identify the suspects and Edwards said no additional details are available.

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Taylor Ford is a digital journalist for News13. She joined the News13 team in January 2023. Taylor is a Florence native and covers the Pee Dee out of News13’s Florence Bureau. Read more of Taylor’s work here.