Man Killed In Hickory Shooting

HICKORY, N.C. — Hickory Police are investigating after a man was found dead from a gunshot wound.

Police say they were called to Main Ave Southwest just before 8pm Monday evening in reference to a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers found Michael Gardner dead.  Police say the shooting happened after Gardner was involved in an altercation with a known subject.

No charges have been filed in the case.  However, the investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Hickory Police Department at 828-328-5551.