One dead after 12 shot in mass shooting: North Carolina sheriff
Share and Follow


CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. (WJZY) — One person is dead after a reported mass shooting that left at least 12 people hurt in Hickory, North Carolina, according to the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office.

Around 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, law enforcement responded to reports of multiple people shot at a residence in the Mountain View community, about 60 miles north of Charlotte.

Officials said 12 victims have been reported; one of which was pronounced dead, one in critical condition, and several others still hospitalized.

As of Sunday morning, no arrests have been made, but investigators from the Hickory Police Department and special agents from the State Bureau of Investigation are working to establish a motive and to identify any suspects.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office at 828-464-3112.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Enjoy a Spooktacular Halloween with Clear Skies Before Showers Arrive Sunday

SAVANNAH, Ga. () — Thursday brought a day of overcast skies and…

See the Trumps Celebrate Halloween with Festive White House Event [Photos]

(Hill) — On Thursday, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump…

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Mandate Citizenship Proof for Federal Voting Forms

NEW YORK – A federal judge has blocked former President Donald Trump’s…

Luxury Gold Toilet Hits Auction Block with $10 Million Starting Bid

In a rather unusual auction, Sotheby’s has announced it will be putting…

FBI Foils Potential Terror Plot in Michigan: Inside the Successful Operation

In a significant development over the Halloween weekend, the FBI has apprehended…

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings Set to Host ‘Announcement Rally

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Anticipation is building in Orange County as Mayor…

Governor Pritzker Allocates Millions to Food Banks Amid Anticipated SNAP Funding Shortfall

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A budget stalemate threatens to cut off SNAP benefits…

Central Florida Food Programs Confront Challenges Amid Halt in Federal SNAP Support

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – As federal funding for SNAP food stamp benefits is…