FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Statesville Police Department is investigating an altercation that ended with a man and woman being transported to regional trauma centers on Wednesday morning.

The SPD received reports of a shooting in the 1900 block of Gay Street about 8 a.m. on Wednesday.

Responding officers found James Adrian Griffin, 43 of Statesville in the roadway with an injury to his head, according to an SPD news release. Inside the residence, officers found Tasheka Reid Aleryani, 47, suffering from gunshot wounds to the head and chest, police said.

Medical assistance was provided by Statesville Fire Department and Iredell County EMS personnel.

Aleryani was transported to Atrium Carolinas Medical Center, while Griffin was transported to Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center for treatment.

A preliminary investigation indicates that Griffin and Aleryani were involved in an altercation within the residence, leading to Griffin firing shots at Aleryani, police said.

The SPD Violent Crimes Unit and Criminal Investigations Division are investigating the shooting.

Anyone with further information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Statesville Police Department at 704-878-3515.