NEW MILFORD — A New Milford man was shot and killed in Lumberton, N.C. while working at the Robeson County fair, Lumberton police report.
Edward M. Reiner, 53, of Sullivan Road, New Milford was shot after a fight behind a convenience store across the street from the fair Monday night. Reiner worked for the Dreamland Amusements featured at the fair that is set to open later this week.
Police have not released a motive in the shooting. Reiner was reported to have been shot several times. He was pronounced dead at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. No arrests have been reported.