Whiteville Police are investigating a shooting that occurred just before 4 p.m. Monday.
The victim was transported to Columbus Regional, then transferred to New Hanover Regional, according to a press release from the WPD.
The victim, a white male, was found in the 200 block of East Smith Street. It is not known where the shooting occurred.
WPD incident report lists the victim’s name as Joe Allen Formyduval.
Whiteville Rescue and Whiteville Fire Department also responded to the call.
