Special to Iredell Free News

Statesville police officers are investigating a shooting that occurred around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday near the 600 block of Monroe Street.

While officers were enroute, they were advised that Statesville resident Azariah Chambers, 20, had arrived at Iredell Memorial Hospital and was suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest, according to a Statesville Police Department news release. Chambers was later transported to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Regional Medical Center for treatment.

After arriving at the scene, officers located shell casings in the road in front of 610 Monroe Street.

The SPD Violent Crimes unit is investigating this incident. It is unknown if this incident is related to the shooting that occurred on 5th Street on May 2.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Statesville Police Department at 704-878-3406.