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Officials: Person killed in ‘accident’ at Lowe’s distribution center in Iredell County

IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — A person died at a Lowe’s distribution center in Iredell County Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

Iredell County Communications said the incident at the center on Tomlin Mill Road was an accident.

Officials said Highway Patrol initially responded to the call, but since the incident happened on private property, the Iredell County Sheriffs Office is now investigating the death.

Channel 9 reached out to deputies for more details, but has not heard back at this point.

This is an ongoing investigation. Return to this story for updates.

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