Hillsborough police find man shot dead in parking lot. They’re asking public to help.
Hillsborough police are investigating a fatal shooting Wednesday night at the Bellevue Mill Apartments on South Nash Street near Hillsborough BBQ.
Police officers responded to a call about a shooting around 9:30 p.m. at the 206 S. Nash St. apartment complex. They found a 17-year-old man dead at the scene, according to a town news release.
The victim was not a resident of the Bellevue Mill Apartments, Hillsborough police Maj. Andy Simmons said. The shooting happened in the parking lot across the street from the complex, he said.
Witnesses told police a white sedan left the area heading south at a high rate of speed. Police do not think the shooting was random and say there is no danger to the public, the news release stated.
The victim’s name is not being released because of his age, town officials said.
Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting or a possible suspect to contact Hillsborough Investigator Andrew Jones by email or phone at 919-296-9562.
Callers who want to remain anonymous can report crime tips to 919-296-9555 or via the See it, Say it, Send it app or See it, Say it, Send it website.
This story was originally published June 30, 2022 at 9:08 AM.
