Lumberton police investigating early morning shooting that left one man hospitalized

The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C.
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Mar. 23—LUMBERTON — Police here are investigating a shooting that sent a 27-year-old Lumberton man to the hospital early today.

Lumberton police officers were dispatched about 2:17 a.m. to 155 E Ave. to a report of a person shot, according to the police department. Demarreon McDaniel was found suffering from several gunshot wounds.

McDaniel was taken to UNC Health Southeastern's medical center for treatment and later was transported to another medical center.

"At this time McDaniel is in serious but stable condition," a Lumberton Police Department release reads in part.

McDaniel was shot while in the driver's seat of a Honda Accord that was stopped at the edge of 155 E Ave., according to police. After the shooting, residents of the home "rendered aid until EMS arrived."

Anyone with information about the shooting should call Lumberton police detectives David Williford or Blake Harrell at 910-671-3845.

The Robesonian will update this story as more information becomes available.