September 11, 2026
UPDATE CHARGES: LELAND, NC — Two teens were charged after a shooting Friday at the Bojangles in Leland. According to preliminary information, 18‑year‑old John Reid III and 19‑year‑old Scott Griffin face counts of discharging a firearm within town limits and negligence.
Reid sustained a self‑inflicted gunshot wound and received medical care. The injury was described as non‑life‑threatening. No additional details about the circumstances of the incident have been released.
The investigation remains active.
September 7, 2026
Leland, NC — The Leland Police Department investigated a shooting that occurred Monday evening, September 7, at the Bojangles on Village Road.
Officers responded at approximately 7:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting at the restaurant. When units arrived, they located one adult male who had sustained non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Police said all individuals involved were detained at the scene, and there was no ongoing threat to the public.
The incident remains under investigation.
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