NC House Party Shooting: Arrest Made – 1 Dead
- A 20-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge following a weekend shooting at a house party in Catawba County, N.C., that left one dead and 11 others injured.
- The sheriff's office executed search warrants Tuesday as part of their investigation into the early sunday morning shooting.
- The crime scene spanned multiple properties, covering approximately 2 acres.
Garon Nathaniel Killian, 20, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a devastating North Carolina house party shooting that resulted in one fatality and 11 injuries. The Catawba county Sheriff’s Office confirmed the arrest, revealing Killian is held without bond, following the harrowing incident at the residential party just outside of Hickory, N.C. Authorities executed search warrants and are actively investigating the crime scene, which spanned multiple properties. They believe additional arrests in the attempted murder case are likely as they gather details about the events that unfolded early Sunday morning, where at least 80 shots were fired. Discover more, and get all the related updates, from News Directory 3 as the investigation progresses and the search for justice continues.
Man Charged with Attempted Murder in North Carolina House Party Shooting
A 20-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge following a weekend shooting at a house party in Catawba County, N.C., that left one dead and 11 others injured. Garon Nathaniel Killian, of Lenoir, is being held without bond, according to the Catawba county Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office executed search warrants Tuesday as part of their investigation into the early sunday morning shooting. The incident occurred in a residential neighborhood about 7 miles south of Hickory.At least 80 shots were fired, causing partygoers to run for cover, according to authorities.
The crime scene spanned multiple properties, covering approximately 2 acres. Shawn Patrick Hood, 58, of Lenoir, died in the shooting. He was the oldest victim; the youngest was 16.
The sheriff’s office is asking anyone who attended the party to contact them as the investigation into the North Carolina shooting continues. Authorities indicated that additional arrests in the attempted murder case are possible as they piece together the events surrounding the house party shooting.
What’s next
The investigation remains active, and authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Further details will be released as they become available.