SPD investigates shooting on Gay Street

Statesville, North Carolina (State) – On Friday, June 5, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., officers with the Statesville Police Department responded to a call reporting shots fired in the 1900 block of Gay St. Upon arrival, officers were informed that a person had been shot multiple times at the address, but that the person had already been transported to the hospital via private vehicle.

The crime scene was immediately secured and a search warrant was obtained for the apartment so that the criminal investigation department could thoroughly investigate the crime scene.

Shortly thereafter, the victim, identified as Desmond Reshawn Gray, 28, of Statesville, was admitted to Iredell Memorial Hospital with life-threatening injuries to his legs. He was quickly evaluated and flown to Wake Forest Baptist Regional Medical Center for further treatment, where he is currently in critical condition.

Officers also located and examined the vehicle in which Gray was transported.

This case remains under active investigation. Statesville Police are asking anyone with information regarding this shooting to come forward. Your help is critical to helping us solve this case and keep our community safe.

If you have any information that may assist in this investigation, please contact the Statesville Police Department at (704) 878-3406.

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