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) – Officers with the Wilmington Police Department responded to the area of Eighth and Meares Streets in reference to gunfire just after 1 a.m. Thursday morning, according to WPD.

Officers say a 22-year-old was located in the 900 block of S. Eighth Street and was transported to NHRMC with gunshot wounds to his forearm, groin, and lower leg.

The victim stated that he was walking from a bar when two males came out of the bushes.

Police say the first suspect was described as 17 to 19 years old, 5' 5" to 5' 6", short dreads, dark skin, thin build, and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. The second suspect was described as 17 to 19 years old, 5' 10" to 5' 11", light skin, and wearing a white t-shirt.

The suspect in the black sweatshirt yelled "give me your money" and then each displayed a handgun of an unknown make, model, or color, according to police.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Detectives with ACE and the Criminal Conspiracy Unit wrapped up a month long investigation in the area of 11th and Orange Streets.

According to police, the operation stemmed from several citizen complaints in the area about drugs.

Authorities were able to gather enough evidence during the investigation to secure warrants on several people for selling narcotics in the area.

Police arrested and charged the following:

Rodreguez Ladson

• 3 counts of possession with intent to sell/deliver cocaine
• 3 counts sell/deliver cocaine
• 3 counts possession with intent to sell/deliver controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school
• possession of drug paraphernalia
• driving during revocation

Walter Kinlaw