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North Carolina mass shooting: Multiple killed; authorities probe attack at home

According to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), deputies from the Caswell County Sheriff's Office responded to a call just before 8 a.m. at a residence on Brooks Road in Prospect Hill, where they discovered multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds.

North Carolina mass shooting: Multiple killed; authorities probe attack at home

A mass shooting occurred at a home in North Carolina on Wednesday morning, resulting in multiple fatalities and one injured person, according to authorities. The Caswell County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call around 8 a.m. at a residence on Brooks Road in Prospect Hill, where they discovered several victims with gunshot wounds.

While one individual was taken to a hospital with injuries, multiple others were found deceased at the scene. The exact number of fatalities and the condition of the injured person have not been disclosed by the state bureau of investigation (SBI). The Caswell County Sheriff's Office, along with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, secured the crime scene prior to requesting the SBI's involvement in the investigation.

The SBI stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public and that the shooting was limited to the residence. Names of the victims and any suspects have been withheld until their next of kin have been notified. SBI crime scene investigators are currently at the property, collecting evidence and conducting interviews as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No additional information has been provided at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.

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