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SUV hits 6 migrant workers in N.C. Walmart parking lot, apparently on purpose, then flees, police say

Man allegedly plows into migrants on purpose
Suspect who allegedly deliberately plowed into group of migrants on the loose 00:21

Six migrant workers were injured in what appeared to be an intentional hit-and-run in Lincolnton, North Carolina, police said Sunday.

The migrants were hit by a black SUV outside a Walmart around 1:17 p.m. Sunday, the Lincolnton Police Department said. They were taken to a local hospital and none of their injuries appeared to be life-threatening, according to police. 

Police could not immediately identify the vehicle or the driver, who was described as an older white male. Police said a motive was also still under investigation.

Press Release On Sunday, July 30, 2023, at approximately 1:17PM, an Assault with a Vehicle occurred at Walmart located...

Posted by Lincolnton Police Department on Sunday, July 30, 2023
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