FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Statesville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred inside a home on West Bell Street on Tuesday.

SPD personnel were dispatched to a residence in the 600 block of West Bell Street at around 5:25 p.m. in response to a report of a shooting.

After arriving at the home, officers found Cameron Connor, 33, inside the residence suffering from a single gunshot wound to the torso, police said.

The Statesville Fire Department and Iredell County EMS were dispatched to the scene, and Connor was transported to Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center for medical treatment.

The SPD’s Violent Crimes Unit responded and initiated an investigation.

Based on a preliminary investigation, Connor unlawfully entered the residence of the victim, who was present with his 7-year-old son at the time, police said.

Despite repeated requests from the victim for Connor to leave, Connor persisted and physically assaulted the victim, police said.

The victim discharged a firearm, resulting in a single gunshot wound to Connor. A neighbor arrived on the scene and was directed by the victim to contact emergency services.

Connor is presently on probation for prior drug-related offenses.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing, and the Statesville Police Department encourages anyone with additional information to contact the department at 704-878-3515.

Upon completion of the investigation, the findings will be presented to the District Attorney’s Office for further review.