The shooting happened near the intersection of Kathy Road and McAlpine Avenue on Saturday around 5:45 p.m.
BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — One person was killed and two others were hurt in a shooting near Morganton, authorities said.
The shooting happened around 5:45 p.m. on Saturday near Kathy Road and McAlpine Avenue, according to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies arriving at the scene found that one gunshot victim had already been taken to the hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
A second victim found at the scene was taken to the hospital. Their condition is unknown. A third person who suffered a gunshot wound declined medical treatment for what authorities described as a non-life-threatening injury.
The sheriff’s office said the investigation remains ongoing and additional information will be released later.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Burke County Sheriff’s Office at (828) 438-5500.
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