Friday, May 24, 2013

Today's news...


On Thursday May 23 at about 9:15 pm Greenville Police responded to the reports of gunfire on the 600 block of Griffin Street.  When officers arrived they found two victims in the street with gunshot wounds.  Both were transported to Vidant medical center.

The first victim was pronounced dead at Vidant medical center.  His name is being withheld pending notification of family members.  The second victim was hospitalized with gunshots wounds to the lower body and legs.  His name is being withheld pending notification to family.

Detectives from the GPD Major Crimes Unit, Gang Unit, and Forensics Unit are on scene, and leads have been developed in the case.  No motives have yet been established.  A neighborhood canvass is being conducted at this hour.  GPD expects to hold the crime scene secured through sunrise to allow a thorough examination of the area.

Anyone with information on this case should call the Greenville Police Department
at  252-329-4315.

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