Argument Leads to Gunshot, but No Injury

A small gun

Whiteville Police are investigating a shooting incident that happened at a tire dealer Friday.

An unidentified subject began arguing with Brian Koenig at the New and Used Tire Barn around 2 p.m., the report said. WPD did not specify what the argument entailed.

When the argument turned into a physical confrontation, the report said, the suspect drew a 9mm handgun and fired one shot. No one was injured, and he fled the scene, according to the report.

The incident is under investigation.

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