Statesville Police conducting death investigation

STATESVILLE — One person is dead after being found with traumatic injuries near Museum Road and Millsaps Road in Statesville on Friday evening.

Officers responded to the location around 7:49 p.m. following a call reporting suspicious activity.

Responders from Iredell County EMS and the Statesville Fire Department administered lifesaving measures before the victim was taken to an area hospital, where they later died.

Investigators are actively probing the incident and speaking with a person of interest.

Police noted that officers are not actively searching for a suspect at this time.