PLYMOUTH, NC — Police in Plymouth are investigating after two people with gunshot wounds showed up at Washington Regional Medical Center early Sunday, prompting officers to piece together what happened in the minutes before they reached the hospital.
According to the Plymouth Police Department, officers first responded to a report of shots fired in the Albemarle Drive area at about 1:53 a.m. Roughly 20 minutes later, police were dispatched to the hospital when the two injured people arrived for treatment.
Both patients were later taken to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville for additional care.
Police first responded to a shots-fired call on Albemarle Drive
The initial call sent officers to Albemarle Drive shortly before 2 a.m., but police have not said where on the street the reported gunfire occurred or whether they found anyone at the scene when they arrived.
The timeline provided by investigators suggests the hospital visit came soon after the shots-fired report. Police said the wounded pair arrived at Washington Regional Medical Center about 20 minutes after officers were first sent to Albemarle Drive.
At this point, authorities have not released information about a suspect, a vehicle, or any arrests connected to the shooting. The investigation remains open as officers work to determine what led to the gunfire and where the victims were hurt.
Injuries were reported in the foot and thigh
Police said one of the injured people had been shot in the foot, while the other suffered a gunshot wound to the thigh. No further details about their ages, identities, or current conditions have been released.
After arriving at Washington Regional Medical Center, both were transferred to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville for further treatment. Investigators did not say whether the transfer was done because of the seriousness of the injuries or for another medical reason.
The medical response adds another layer to the case, but police have not described the shooting as fatal and have not reported any additional victims.
Witnesses and residents may help fill in the timeline
The police department is asking anyone with information to come forward as detectives try to identify what happened before the two people reached the hospital. Tips can be shared anonymously, which may encourage people who saw or heard something near Albemarle Drive to contact investigators without giving their names.
That request is often an important part of cases that begin with limited information at the scene. In this case, officers have not publicly explained whether the gunfire was reported by neighbors, passersby, or someone directly involved.
Even small details could matter, including where the shots were heard, whether a vehicle was seen leaving the area, or whether anyone noticed people in distress before the hospital arrival.
Washington Regional Medical Center received the wounded pair before transfer
Washington Regional Medical Center in Plymouth became the first stop for the two injured people early Sunday, but it was not their final destination. Both patients were later moved to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, a larger facility that regularly handles higher-level trauma and specialty care.
Police did not say who arranged the transfer or how quickly it happened after the pair arrived in Plymouth. They also have not said whether the victims came to the hospital by ambulance, private vehicle, or another means.
The sequence is important because it places the hospital arrival shortly after the gunfire report and before investigators had publicly described any suspect or arrest.
How to contact Plymouth police with tips
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Plymouth Police Department at 252-793-4680. The department said anonymous tips are also accepted.
For now, police are still working through the basic facts of the case, including where the shooting happened, who fired the shots, and whether the two wounded people were targeted or caught in another kind of encounter.
Those answers have not been released, and investigators are relying on the public to help close the gaps as the case develops.
