Investigators say an in-store argument escalated outside; one man was wounded.
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Detectives are investigating a Thursday evening shooting outside the Food Lion at 2705 N. Main St. after an argument over a turkey inside the store led two men to fire at each other in the parking lot, police said. One man was hit in the arm.
Officials said the confrontation began when a customer argued with an employee about a turkey. A second customer intervened, and the dispute became physical. The men moved outside and gunfire followed. Officers arrived within minutes to find one man injured and both men still on scene. Paramedics took the wounded man to a hospital while detectives began interviews and collected evidence from the lot and store entrance.
Authorities have not released the names of the men or said who fired first. Investigators are reviewing surveillance video and taking statements from employees and shoppers to confirm the sequence of events. It was not immediately known whether either man had a permit to carry or whether a weapon was retrieved from a vehicle. Police said no bystanders or store staff were hurt and there was no ongoing threat once the scene was secured.
The incident occurred shortly after 6 p.m., during a busy shopping hour ahead of the holiday season. The Food Lion shares a parking lot with other small businesses, and traffic slowed while officers placed evidence markers and documented the scene. A store representative referred questions to police but said operations continued after the area was cleared. Residents passing by stopped to watch as detectives canvassed for witnesses and checked nearby storefront cameras for additional angles.
Police said the case remains open and that any charging decisions will follow a review of video and interviews in consultation with the district attorney. Further updates, including potential charges or the men’s identities, are expected once investigators complete their preliminary work.
Late Thursday, crime-scene tape was removed and shoppers filtered back through the automatic doors. By Friday morning, the parking lot appeared normal, though a few small chalk outlines still marked where shell casings were found.
Author note: Last updated November 14, 2025.