Gun violence has once again cast a shadow over North Carolina, with a shooting at an early Halloween party in Robeson County resulting in two fatalities and eleven injuries. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning on Dixon Drive, where a large gathering of approximately 150 people had convened. Responding to calls of shots fired around 3 a.m., deputies from the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office discovered a scene of disorder after the crowd had scattered. Sheriff Burnis Wilkins confirmed that a total of thirteen individuals sustained gunshot wounds. While expressing condolences to the victims’ families, the Sheriff’s Office stated that this incident is believed to be isolated and poses no threat to the general public. A thorough investigation is underway, with forensic teams collecting evidence and detectives seeking to identify suspects and understand the motive. The names of the deceased will be released pending proper notification. Authorities are actively appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant information to come forward, as this shooting adds to a series of violent events impacting communities statewide.
