Man Gunned Down In Selma

Selma Police said one person was shot and killed Friday night on S. Raiford Street. Johnston County Report Photo

SELMA – Selma Police are investigating a homicide. Police were dispatched to the area of S. Raiford Street at Jones Avenue at 6:18pm Friday.

Police arrived and found one person dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Hours later, an active crime scene remained at the intersection. A handgun was visible on the pavement.

Selma Police said one person was shot and killed Friday night on S. Raiford Street. Johnston County Report Photo

Police said one person was taken into custody and investigators are not looking for any additional suspects. The victim and suspect were known to one another, authorities said. Their names were not released by police.

Relatives of the victim gathered at the scene. Investigators said more information would be released as soon as possible.

Police examine a handgun in the roadway on S. Raiford Street at Jones Avenue. Johnston County Report Photo

The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office and NC SBI also responded to the scene.