Catawba County Mass Shooting Leaves One Dead, Multiple Arrests Made

Multiple arrests have been made following a mass shooting at a Catawba County, North Carolina, house party on June 1, which left one man dead and 11 others injured after more than 80 shots were fired. Authorities identified Garon Nathaniel Killian, 20, as one of the primary suspects; he faces charges including attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon, and appeared in court with bond set at $200,000. Another suspect, Toland Huff Jr., was also arrested and charged with attempted murder, while party organizers were identified and may face charges related to hosting an event attended by minors. Investigators believe multiple shooters were involved, with gunfire coming both from an elevated position outside the party and from armed attendees, and are still seeking additional suspects. The FBI continues to offer a $15,000 reward for information and has set up a portal for public tips. The investigation, aided by several agencies, remains active as officials process a large crime scene and continue interviewing witnesses and partygoers.