Person shot in downtown Newton

NEWTON, NC (WBTV) – Police say a person was shot in downtown Newton Monday afternoon.

The shooting occurred around 3:15 p.m. at the corner of South Brady Avenue and East A Street.

Police said they found a man in a car stopped at a stop sign at the intersection suffering from a gunshot wound.

First responders tried to save the victim’s life, but he succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the accident.

Authorities said a suspect had been taken into custody. They believe the killing was an isolated incident and pointed out that there was no danger to the public.

No further information has been released.

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