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Police looking for suspect who shot 71-year-old hotel janitor in Salisbury

Police say a shooting occurred at the Days Inn on 321 Bendix Dr, in Salisbury.
Credit: Salisbury Police

SALISBURY, N.C. — Salisbury Police are looking for a suspect who is accused of shooting a 71-year-old man at a hotel Saturday morning.

Police say a shooting occurred at the Days Inn on 321 Bendix Dr, in Salisbury. Offices are looking for the 43-year-old Ramon Torrence who police say shot 71-year-old Norman Edwards, who is the janitor of the Days Inn. 

Salisbury Police said a domestic violence situation lead to the shooting and Edwards, an innocent bystander was injured.

He is being treated for a gunshot wound to the leg at the Rowan Regional Medical center. Police said he is in good condition. 

Police have issued a warrant for Torrence arrest for assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, possession of a firearm by a felon, and violation of a court order.

Anyone with information is asked to call  Salisbury Police at (704) 638-5333 or call Salisbury-Rowan Crime Stoppers at 1-866-639-5245. 

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