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Man shot at Wilson birthday party was accidentally hit by car, deputies say
A man was hit by a car Friday in Wilson County after he was shot at a birthday party.
Posted — UpdatedWILSON, N.C. — A man was hit by a car Friday in Wilson County after he was shot at a birthday party.
Around 9:30 p.m. Wilson County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 5700 block of Woodside Drive/U.S. Highway 264 Alt East.
Deputies found Micheal Deontte Mitchell, 38, of Wilson, lying in the roadway.
Investigators said Mitchell was "accidentally" hit by a car after being shot at a home in the 5600 block of U.S. 264 Alt East, where a birthday party was in progress.
The case is being investigated as a homicide.
Anyone with information should contact the Wilson County Sheriff's Office at 252-237-2118.
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