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Police: 2 people shot after large party reported in Salisbury

SALISBURY, N.C. — Two people were shot after a large party was reported in Rowan County early Sunday morning, police said.

The shooting happened just before 4 a.m. on S. West Street in Salisbury.

At approximately 3:50 am on Sunday, July 5, 2020, two people were shot in the area of 200 S. West St., Salisbury. It...

Posted by Salisbury Police Department on Sunday, July 5, 2020

When officers got to the area, they found two people who had been shot. Both people were taken to the hospital, where they are in stable condition.

Police said it was reported that there was a large party in the area before the shooting happened.

Authorities have not said what led up to the shooting or if any arrests have been made.

No other information has been released.

This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for more information.


At approximately 3:50 am on Sunday, July 5, 2020, two people were shot in the area of 200 S. West St., Salisbury.  It was reported that a large party had been taking place in this area prior to the shooting.  At last report both persons were in stable condition.  If you have any information about this incident please email it to investigations@salisburync.gov or call the police department at 704-638-5333.