A house party in Hickory, North Carolina, turned deadly early Sunday when gunfire erupted, resulting in one fatality and injuries to 11 others. The sheriff's office reported that around 80 shots were fired, leading to chaos as attendees fled for safety. Victims ranged in age from 16 to 58, with seven remaining hospitalized. Despite the gravity of the incident, no arrests had been made, and authorities are urging witnesses to come forward. Investigators suspect multiple shooters were involved and are receiving assistance from the FBI due to the incident's severity in the usually peaceful neighborhood.
Hours later, law enforcement had made no arrests and was seeking tips from the public in the case, highlighting the need for community assistance.
Authorities believe there was more than one shooter, complicating the investigation and increasing concern among the neighborhood residents.
One of the victims was previously reported in critical condition, with seven injured still hospitalized, raising anxiety about the event's aftermath.
Maj. Aaron Turk noted the shooting occurred in a normally quiet neighborhood, contradicting the character of the area and troubling local residents.
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