Hickory Police Investigating Fatal Domestic-Related Shooting After Man Found Lying In Field

HICKORY, N.C. — Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Hickory after a man was found lying in a field with a gunshot wound off 1st Street SE.

The shooting was reported just after 4:30pm on December 9th.Β  The man, 30-year-old Jonathan Credle, was apparently shot in the torso.Β  He was transported to Frye Regional Medical Center where he died as a result of his injuries, according to a news release.

Police say the shooting appears to be domestic related.Β  No charges have been filed at this time.Β  Β Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Hickory Police Department at 828-328-5551.