Halloween Party Turns Deadly in North Carolina

A Halloween party in North Carolina turned deadly when gunfire erupted, leaving two people dead and several others injured.

The Incident

• Location: Rural area near Maxton, Robeson County
• Time: Early Saturday morning
• Attendees: Over 300 people, ranging from young kids to adults in their 50s

The Fight and Shooting

• Cause: A fight between two groups escalated quickly.
• Casualties:
• Deceased:
• 16-year-old boy
• 47-year-old man
• Injured:
• Several others, with one person rushed to an out-of-county hospital for emergency care.

Investigation Details

• Arrests: None made yet.
• Suspects: Sheriff's office investigating several individuals.
• Weapons: Multiple guns used, believed to be fired by more than one person.
• Fleeing: Over 150 people ran away before police arrived.

Sheriff's Statement

• Unauthorized Party: Police were unaware of the party as it did not meet size requirements for a permit or security.
• Community Threat: No ongoing threat to the community.

Call for Information

The sheriff's office is urging anyone present or with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.