Mass Shooting Fires 80 Shots Kills 1 Injures 11 North Carolina

A mass shooting occurred at a house party in Hickory, North Carolina, early Sunday morning, leaving one person dead and 11 others injured after over 80 shots were fired by multiple shooters. The deceased was identified as Shawn Hood, 58, of Lenoir, with one victim in critical condition and others hospitalized with serious injuries. Authorities reported the use of multiple weapons, including a long gun, with shell casings still being recovered, and no arrests have been made yet. The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, along with federal agencies such as the FBI and ATF, are actively investigating the incident, urging witnesses to come forward. The shooting followed an earlier police response to a noise complaint at the same location, and officials do not believe the wider community is at risk. This tragic event highlights ongoing concerns about safety at social gatherings and the need for community engagement in violence prevention efforts.