Man seriously inured after shooting at Hickory apartment complex

HICKORY, N.C. — A man was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting in northeast Hickory Monday night.

The Hickory Police Department said it happened around 5 p.m. in a breezeway at the Landings of Hickory after an argument between two people.

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Responding officers found a victim, later identified as 31-year-old Lee Marquis Wilson, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Wilson was transported to Catawba Valley Medical Center where he is in stable condition, police said.

HPD said the suspect, 55-year-old Donzell Lamont Wilfong, was arrested at the scene. He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and causing serious injury, and possession of a firearm by a felon.

Police said Wilfong is being held without bond at the Catawba County Justice Center.

Man seriously inured after shooting at Hickory apartment complex HPD said the suspect, 55-year-old Donzell Lamont Wilfong, was arrested at the scene. (Hickory Police Department)

Witnesses described hearing half a dozen shots fired at the complex.

HPD said this investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information related to the shooting is asked to contact Inv. Cameron Storie at cstorie@hickorync.gov or call the Hickory Police Department at 828-328-5551.

This is a developing story. Check wsoctv.com for updates.

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