Two shot during robbery on Parrish Street

Published 9:23 am Sunday, December 22, 2019

SALISBURY — Two people are in stable condition after being shot Saturday night during a robbery on Parrish Street, according to police.

The incident occurred just before 10 p.m. Saturday off of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, near the Jaycee Optimist Sports Complex. Police and Rowan EMS were called to 145 Parrish St. about a reported home invasion and shooting.

Two people were shot during the incident, one of whom was flown to Atrium Health Main in Charlotte and treated. The other was taken to Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.

A news release said the incident was a not a random act.

Police on Sunday said there’s no suspect information available and asked the public to contact the police department or Salisbury-Rowan Crime Stoppers with any tips. Contact the Salisbury Police Department at 704-638-5333 or by messaging the department’s page on Facebook. Salisbury-Rowan Crime Stoppers can be reached via 1-866-639-5245.