Man Shot Outside Food Lion In Fayetteville

A man was transported to a nearby hospital after being shot outside a Food Lion in Fayetteville on Friday evening.

According to ABC 11, it is believed the man was shot out of self defense.

At the time the shooting occurred, a 26-year-old man named Marquel White was exiting the store -- Located on Rosehill Road.

White, was carrying his toddler daughter in his arms, when he was approached by an unidentified male.

The male had a knife in his possession, and reportedly was acting erratic -- Swinging the knife in White's direction.

That's when police say White fired his gun at the man.

The man was rushed to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the stomach.

Police are still investigating the incident, and are urging anyone who might have witnessed the shooting to come forward.

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