News Summary
A shooting incident at Avalon Fishing Pier in Kill Devil Hills resulted in one death and one serious injury. Local law enforcement responded quickly, apprehending the suspect shortly after the incident. Witnesses reported chaos as beachgoers fled for safety. Community leaders expressed shock, emphasizing the seriousness of such violence in the typically quiet area. The investigation is ongoing, with motives still unclear.
Kill Devil Hills, N.C. – A shooting at Avalon Fishing Pier left one person dead and another injured Thursday afternoon. The incident, reported to police at approximately 2:37 p.m., prompted a swift response from local law enforcement who arrived at the scene within four minutes.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two individuals with gunshot wounds. One person was pronounced dead at the scene while the other was airlifted to a medical facility in Norfolk for urgent treatment. The identities of both the deceased and the injured individuals have not yet been released, pending notification of next-of-kin.
The suspected shooter fled the scene in a vehicle, but thanks to the assistance of witnesses who provided authorities with details about the vehicle’s license plate, police were able to quickly identify and apprehend the suspect. The Southern Shores Police Department stopped the vehicle, discovering a weapon inside at the time of the arrest.
Officials from the Kill Devil Hills Police Department, including Assistant Police Chief Dana Harris, assured the community that there is currently no ongoing threat related to the incident. The motive behind the shooting remains uncertain, and an investigation is underway, supported by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and described a chaotic scene where beachgoers scrambled for safety. Local residents expressed their shock over the shooting, with many stating it is the worst crime the area has witnessed in decades. Hailing from a community typically known for its tranquility, police leaders noted the incident as deeply unsettling, with long-serving officials commenting it was unlike anything they had encountered in their extensive careers in law enforcement.
Following the shooting, tourists in the vicinity expressed disbelief and concern regarding their safety in the popular vacation area. Local leaders, alongside community members, have extended their thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families affected by this tragic event.
As the investigation continues, authorities are working diligently to piece together the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including a potential argument that may have led to the violence. Further updates will be provided as more information is made available.
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