WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A man who was shot in the foot Wednesday afternoon has been taken to New Hanover Regional Medical Center, according to authorities.

New Hanover County dispatch officials say police responded to a call in the 1000 block of Emory Street around 3 p.m.

A Wilmington Police Officer said the person who was shot was then located and taken to the hospital.

There is currently no word on the victim's condition or a suspect.

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WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Fire officials say an unattended candle caused a house fire in the 1000 block of Hanover Street in Wilmington around 2:15 Thursday morning.

When our crews arrived on the scene shortly after, fire officials had the fire under control.

According to fire officials, one adult and two children were home at the time of the fire. They were able to get out of the home before fire officials arrived on the scene.

Fire officials also rescued three animals from the home – a dog, a kitten and a guinea pig. Fire officials gave the dog oxygen because it was not breathing very well when they rescued it. All three animals survived and are doing well.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Police are investigating after a man was shot in the arm in Wilmington Monday evening.

According to Lt. Blanton with the Wilmington Police Department, it happened around 9:20 p.m. at 10th and Queen Streets.  EMS and authorities arrived on scene shortly after. 

Blanton said a 59-year-old man was walking down the street when someone opened fire on him.

He was shot in the arm. Blanton said the man had no idea who shot him. Police currently do not have any suspects.

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