CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — Sheriff’s deputies and the SBI are on the scene of a mass shooting south of Hickory early Sunday morning.
Deputies say they responded to a home along Walnut Acres Drive shortly after 12:30 a.m. Sunday. Deputies say 12 people were injured and one person was killed.
Officials have identified the deceased victim as 58-year-old Shane Patrick Hood.
Some victims were shot, and some were injured fleeing gunfire. Victims ranged in age from 16 to 58, officials said.
Investigators say there was a party at one of the homes involving as many as 100 people when one or more people began discharging firearms.
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Eyewitnesses say many of the people attending the party were from local high schools in the area.
3rd update: Sheriff deputies believe there may have been two shooters. They are looking into the possibility that they walked in to neighborhood near where the shots rang out early Sunday morning. Investigators also confirm that they are looking into  the possibility that there was a cover charge to go to the pool party. We are hoping to talk with some of the folks who were at the party today.  I just spoke with family members of the man who was shot and killed. Their heartbroken over what happened and are looking for answers. Watch channel 9 eyewitness news at noon and five for updates. 2nd update- The deceased victim connected to this incident has been identified as Shawn Patrick Hood. Hood,58, is a resident of Lenoir, NC. Hood’s next of kin have been notified. both fbi and atf are on the scene Press conference is scheduled for 3:30 Watch for updates tonight on channel 9 eyewitness news at 6pm and 11pm Update: the sheriff deputy sent out the following information this morning Catawba County, N.C. – On Sunday, 06/01/2025 at 12:45 a.m. deputies with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office and officers with the Hickory Police Department responded to a report of multiple persons shot at a residence on Walnut Acres Dr, which is located in the Mountain View community of southwest Catawba County. As of this release, twelve (12) victims have been reported. One of these reported victims is deceased. Another of these reported victims is in critical condition. Several others remain hospitalized. Sheriff’s investigators along with investigators from Hickory Police Department and Special Agents with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation are at the scene of this incident attempting to establish a motive and identify those responsible. No arrests have been made as of this release. Additional information will be released as this investigation continues. Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office at 828-464-3112. Breaking Catawba Co- sheriff deputies are on the scene of a mass shooting in the Mountain View community southwest of Hickory. Deputies say one person is dead….they have reports ten others have been shot off of Walnut Acres drive. Highway patrol along with police in Hickory have responded to the scene along with deputies. Investigators say there was a large party at a home prior to the shooting involving 100-people. Deputies say one or more started discharging firearms. So far noone is in custody The road leading to the scene is shutdown. Working to learn more on the extent of the injuries. Watch channel 9 eyewitness news for upda
Posted by Dave Faherty on Saturday, May 31, 2025
We spoke with one teenager who was at the party who asked we not show his face. He spoke about the moments the shots rang out.
“As soon as I heard the shots, everybody started scattering off, ducking our heads, running off toward our cars, toward safety. And I called my friend and he said, ‘Call 911, I need help,” the teen told Channel 9’s Dave Faherty.
At this point, no one has been arrested, and police have not released information on a suspect.
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