Man shot and killed in Monroe

MONROE, N.C.– Monroe Police say a man was shot and killed early Saturday morning in Monroe.

Officers responded to reports of a possible assault in the 500 block of East Hudson Street in Monroe around 1 a.m. Saturday. Β When they arrived, officers found a man dead near a vehicle in a parking area.

The man has been identified as Carrol Willis Griffin of Monroe.

At this time no arrests have been made. Β Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Union County CrimeStoppers at 704-283-5600. Β 

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