Police Investigate Shooting At Hotel

Smithfield Police are releasing very few details about a shooting reportedly before dawn this morning (Thursday).  It happened at the Comfort Inn at 170 S. Equity Drive.

One person was reportedly shot and transported to the hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening injury.

Police Captain R. Sheppard said detectives are investigating the incident.  The name of the victim was not released including any possible information on a suspect or motive.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Smithfield Police at 919-934-2121 or the Smithfield Police Tip Line at 919-989-8835.