EPISODE · Jun 2, 2025 · 10 MIN
Mass shooting investigation underway in Catawba County
from WCNC Charlotte To Go · host WCNC Charlotte
One person is dead and 11 others were hurt in a mass shooting early Sunday morning near Hickory, the Catawba County Sheriff's Office said.The deadly shooting happened at around 12:45 a.m. Sunday morning. Authorities found 12 gunshot victims at 1125 Walnut Acres Drive in the Mountain View area of southwest Catawba County. One person has died, while another remains in critical condition, officials said. The deceased victim was identified as Shawn Hood, 58. Hood's family has been notified of his death. He was a resident of Lenoir.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/mass-shooting-investigation-underway-hickory-catawba-county/275-7e490614-1d20-46f0-9ed2-d9fae22cf0c9WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.
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A multi-agency investigation is currently underway, with sheriff's investigators working alongside Hickory Police Department investigators and Special Agents from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
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Mass shooting investigation underway in Catawba County
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