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Shooting Halts TarboroSouthwest Edgecombe Football Game, One Injured

Deputies cite an active investigation with one person hospitalized, a detainee in custody.

Overview

  • The Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office confirmed shots were fired during the Tarboro High vs. Southwest Edgecombe game.
  • EMS transported the injured person to a hospital after on-site treatment, according to the sheriff's office.
  • Deputies detained one person following the incident, described as a person of interest by authorities.
  • The investigation remains active, with officials communicating developments through statements and social media.
  • WNCT video shows spectators fleeing and medics preparing to leave with the victim, with gunfire reported at 1:58 in the third quarter.