Man shot to death in Clinton

CLINTON, NC (WTVD) -- Clinton police are investigating a homicide in the area of Stetson Street and W. Morisey Blvd.

The shooting happened in the yard of a home in the 400 block of W. Morisey.

The call came in just after 7 p.m.

Police identified the dead man as 56-year-old Benjamin Cunningham. They said he lived in the home where the shooting happened.

Investigators are trying to locate a burgundy vehicle that was seen at the residence at the time the victim was shot.

Anyone with information about the vehicle or Mr. Cunningham's death is asked to call the Clinton Police at (910) 592-3105 or the CPD TIP Line at (910) 590-3009. Citizens may also anonymously text information by sending it to 847411 and texting "tipcpd" followed by the information.