Two men exchanged shots outside the North Main Street store; detectives reviewing video and witness accounts.
HIGH POINT, N.C. — An argument over a turkey inside a Food Lion escalated into gunfire in the parking lot around 6 p.m. Thursday, leaving one man shot in the arm and prompting a rapid police response on North Main Street, authorities said.
High Point police said a customer confronted a store employee about a turkey before another customer intervened. The dispute turned physical and moved toward the exit. Outside, investigators said, both men produced firearms and exchanged shots. Officers arrived to find both still present. The wounded man was taken to a hospital, and detectives interviewed the other as they began piecing together the sequence of events.
Authorities have not identified the men and did not immediately announce any arrests. It was unclear who fired first or whether either individual had a permit to carry a concealed weapon. No store employees or bystanders were reported injured. Investigators collected shell casings and reviewed camera footage from inside the store and the parking lot. The area was taped off for about an hour before normal traffic resumed.
The Food Lion at 2705 N. Main St. serves a busy corridor lined with shops and restaurants. The shooting happened as early evening shoppers came and went. Witnesses said people ducked behind cars when the shots rang out. A cashier said workers guided customers behind counters until officers arrived. The store remained open after the scene cleared, and managers referred all questions to police.
Detectives said the investigation is ongoing. Charging decisions will be made after evidence review and consultation with the Guilford County District Attorney’s Office. Police said further information, including names and any charges, could be released after initial interviews and video reviews are complete.
By Friday morning, the parking lot was clear, the automatic doors slid open for the breakfast rush, and the only sign of the previous night was a faint chalk ring near a front-row parking space.
Author note: Last updated November 14, 2025.