10-Year-Old Shot, Rowan County Lieutenant Involved In Shootout With Suspects

SALISBURY, N.C. — A 10-year-old girl is recovering after investigators say she were shot around 9pm on August 8th in Salisbury.

While authorities were in route to the shooting on North Jackson Street, the suspect vehicle reportedly sped towards the lieutenant’s vehicle who responded to the original shooting call. The suspect vehicle attempted to strike the lieutenant’s vehicle while occupants inside began shooting at the lieutenant, according to a news release.

The lieutenant returned fire and the suspect vehicle crashed a short distance later. Four suspects are accused of exiting the vehicle and continuing to fire shots towards the lieutenant. Authorities say there is no indication that anyone was injured during the shootout between the suspects and the lieutenant.

Investigators say the 10-year-old girl is currently in ICU but in stable condition at Baptist Hospital. No arrests have been made at this time but officials have several persons of interest in the case. They also say they do not believe this is a random act of violence and there is no active threat to the surrounding community.

Authorities say this is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information on the shooting or the suspects is asked call to 911 immediately.