The Salisbury Police Department responded to the parking lot of 127 East Innes Street in reference to shots being fire on Saturday October 6 2024, at approximately 2:49 a.m.
On Friday, September 27, 2024, at approximately 7:35 PM, the Salisbury Police Department responded to the 300 Block of North Fulton Street in reference to a shooting. Arriving Officers located a 14-year-old male that had sustained gunshot wounds. First responders quickly arrived and transported the male to Novant Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The male unfortunately succumbed to his injuries once he arrived at the Hospital.
The Salisbury Police Department’s Victim Advocacy Division, in collaboration with the Family Crisis Council of Rowan, Inc., is coordinating various events and initiatives throughout October to raise awareness concerning domestic violence as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Kevin Antonio Smith Jr., (25 yrs old) a suspect with multiple outstanding felony warrants, was apprehended following a vehicle pursuit that extended from Salisbury into Charlotte.
The victim who was pronounced deceased at the scene has been identified as Charles William, an 80-year-old resident of Salisbury. The child, who was also injured in this incident remains in the ICU in critical condition at a local hospital.
On Saturday, August 10, 2024, at approximately 5:30 AM, the Salisbury Police Department responded to a shots fired call at 128 Rowan Mill Rd.
The combined Human Relations Commission Back-to-School Community Resource Fair and Salisbury Police Department National Night Out event, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Aug. 13, 6 p.m. at Bell Tower Green due to anticipated rain.
Local community agencies, Salisbury neighborhoods and law enforcement once again are collaborating for the annual combined Back-to-School Community Resource Fair and Salisbury Police Department National Night Out event, Tuesday, Aug. 6, beginning at 6 p.m. at Bell Tower Green.
The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Memorial Day holiday, Monday, May 27:
The West End Salisbury Transformed Empowered Neighborhood Development (WEST END) Byrne Criminal Justice Initiative (BCJI) local grant awardees have been announced. Salisbury agencies participating in the “Summer Youth and Family Capacity Program” are local, non-profit organizations developing community-led initiatives and programs that are youth and family-focused. Recipients will receive grants of up to $20,000.