Authorities probe death of man found shot in Shelby road

SHELBY, N.C. — Police are investigating after a man was found shot to death in the middle of the road in Shelby late Wednesday night.

Officers were called to Lincoln Street, near Lineberger Street, just after 10 p.m. and found 28-year-old Donnell Murray Jr. lying in the street.

(Donnell Murray Jr.)

They said he was shot multiple times.

Paramedics rushed Murray to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

No arrests have been made and police are asking anyone who may have information about the shooting to call Cleveland County Crime Stoppers at 704-481-TIPS.

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