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1 dead, 5 injured after shooting in Salisbury

Salisbury police responded to a shooting at 11:58 a.m. in the 900 block of E. Lafayette Street.

SALISBURY, N.C. — The Salisbury Police Department is investigating a shooting after one person was found dead and five others injured Sunday before noon.

Salisbury police responded to a shooting at 11:58 a.m. in the 900 block of E. Lafayette Street. Police said a fight escalated to the shooting and one person was shot and killed and three others were injured. 

Two of the victims are were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and another was airlifted to Baptist Hospital in critical condition. 

Later, a fourth gunshot victim arrived at the hospital that appeared to be involved with the shooting. Salisbury Police were notified that the person had arrived. 

The fourth person has non-life-threatening injuries, officials say. 

On Monday, authorities identified a fifth victim. Reginald Dean Oglesby Jr, 21, of Salisbury NC. He was treated and released from Davis Hospital in Statesville NC.

Police searched the area for additional potential victims. Salisbury Police are still searching for suspects.

This is an ongoing, active investigation. Police mention it is unknown at this time whether this shooting is related to a shooting in the same area on Friday, April 24 at 4:25 p.m.

Anyone with information should contact the Salisbury Police Department.

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