Overview
- Gunfire broke out shortly before 3 a.m. at a gathering in rural Robeson County outside the town of Maxton.
- The sheriff’s office said 13 people were shot, two were confirmed dead, and several remain in critical condition.
- Authorities reported that more than 150 people dispersed from the scene, complicating evidence collection and interviews.
- Officials described the shooting as an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the wider community.
- No arrests have been announced; homicide detectives are leading the probe, the deceased were ages 16 and 47, and investigators are seeking tips from anyone who attended.