Robeson County Man Survives Being Shot in Back of Head

A man in Robeson County has survived after being shot in the back of the head. The 22-year-old victim showed up at Southeastern Regional Medical Center early yesterday morning, alert and conscious while sporting an apparent gunshot wound to the back of his head. It was determined the bullet had traveled down his back and into his lungs. Due to the extent of his injuries, the victim was transported to Chapel Hill where he continues to be treated. The incident, believed to have occurred on E. 8th Ave in Red Springs, is being investigated.