One shot on busy street in Lumberton

Lumberton, N.C. (WPDE) — A 31-year-old man was shot Wednesday afternoon as he waited for a train to pass on West 5th Street in Lumberton, according to Captain Terry Parker with Lumberton police.

Parker said, at this time, the man's condition is believed to be life-threatening.

He's been airlifted to a hospital for treatment.

The Lumberton Police Department and Robeson County District Attorney’s Office are investigating the shooting.

Parker said there is a person of interest believed to be involved in the shooting.

Anyone with information concerning this shooting is asked to call Detective’s Lee Hinson or Evan Whitley with the Lumberton Police Department at 910-671-3845.