On Thursday, March 19, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., patrol officers with the Salisbury Police Department responded to a reported residential breaking and entering in progress call at a residence in the 1200 block of Beard Street.

Upon arrival, officers located multiple individuals with injuries, including one person who had been shot and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation determined the incident was domestic-related and escalated into an assault involving multiple people. The identity of the deceased will be released pending appropriate family notification.

Detectives interviewed those involved and executed a search warrant at the residence. A male subject believed to be the shooter, along with an injured female, were transported to Novant Health Rowan Medical Center for medical treatment. Criminal charges may be forthcoming.

All individuals involved in this incident have been identified and accounted for. There is no ongoing threat to the community.

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is assisting with the investigation.

Anyone with information concerning this case is asked to call Lt. Casper at 704-638-5211 or Crimestoppers at 866-639-5245. All information provided will be kept strictly confidential.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.