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Police investigate assault at Pineville apartment complex

PINEVILLE, N.C. — Police are investigating an assault incident at a Pineville apartment complex that sent one person to the hospital Wednesday morning.

Pineville officers blocked off part of the parking lot at The Pines at Carolina Place Apartments along Windy Pines Way.

At the scene, crime scene tape and evidence markers were seen in the street, as well as a car with a large dent in the driver’s side door.

A witness said she heard gunshots in the area around 2 a.m.

Pineville Police said officers did respond to a shots fired call at the apartment complex overnight, but the call led into an assault investigation. They say no one was shot at this location.

They said someone went to a nearby gas station for help. MEDIC then took them to the hospital. They are expected to be ok.

Channel 9 is asking police what led up to the violence and if any arrests have been made.

This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.


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