Moore County deputies investigate shooting after home damaged by gunfire

Published on

The Moore County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting after a home on Michaels Loop Drive was struck by a bullet just before 1 a.m. on June 30.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of shots fired on Michaels Loop Drive, off Beulah Hill Church Road near Juniper Lake Road outside of West End. When deputies arrived, they found the home had been struck by gunfire.

Investigators also found evidence indicating that a vehicle may have been damaged during the shooting. However, that vehicle has not been located.

The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional information has been released.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Moore County Sheriff’s Office.

Patrick Priest
Patrick Priest
A Moore County native who has spent more than 20 years telling stories across North Carolina and beyond. He’s worked with CNN, WRAL, and CBS 17, and now serves as a Video Journalist for ABC11. Patrick has a passion for breaking news and has earned multiple awards for his coverage. He’s also a certified NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter and was among the first news videographers in the state to become an FAA-certified drone pilot.
Southern Pines
clear sky
92.7 ° F
96.3 °
92.7 °
39%
3mph
0%
Wed
94 °
Thu
99 °
Fri
104 °
Sat
100 °
Sun
98 °

latest stories

State inspectors cite Aberdeen business for price-scanning violations

An Aberdeen business is among 16 retailers across North Carolina that have paid civil...

Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after “brief and sudden illness”

Lindsey Graham, one of South Carolina’s longest-serving members of Congress and a prominent voice...

Freon leak forces evacuation of Harris Teeter in Whispering Pines

A Harris Teeter grocery store in Whispering Pines was evacuated Saturday after a Freon...