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13 Shot, 2 Dead at Rural Robeson County Party

Investigators say the party shooting was an isolated incident with no ongoing threat.

Overview

  • Gunfire erupted shortly before 3 a.m. at a large party near Dixon Road and McGirt Gin Road outside Maxton.
  • Thirteen people were shot, including two who died, and several others remain in critical condition.
  • More than 150 attendees ran from the scene before deputies arrived, complicating the search for witnesses and evidence.
  • Homicide detectives and multiple agencies are leading an active investigation with no arrests announced and no victim names released.
  • The sheriff’s office asked anyone with information or who attended to call 910-671-3100.