A festive early Halloween celebration in North Carolina turned tragic early Saturday morning when gunfire erupted, claiming the lives of two individuals and injuring eleven others. The violent incident occurred at approximately 3 a.m. on Dixon Drive in a rural area of Robeson County, where an estimated 150 people had gathered for a party. Deputies from the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of shots fired, arriving to a scene of chaos. The crowd had dispersed, leaving behind numerous vehicles, debris, and evidence of the shooting. Sheriff Burnis Wilkins stated that the incident, believed to be an isolated event, has deeply affected the community. Homicide investigators were on site throughout the morning, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. As of Saturday afternoon, no arrests have been made, and the identities of the deceased victims are being withheld. Authorities are actively seeking information from the public and urge anyone with knowledge of the event to contact the Sheriff’s Office. This shooting adds to a growing concern over gun violence in the region, with several other recent incidents impacting North Carolina communities.
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