Person injured in overnight shooting after leaving party in Eagle Springs

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A person was injured early Sunday morning in a shooting incident that occurred as they were leaving a party on Community Road in the Eagle Springs area, according to officials.

Authorities say the victim was inside a vehicle when someone opened fire, striking them in the shoulder. Despite being hit, the victim was able to drive away from the scene and called 911 for help.

Emergency responders met the victim at the intersection of Archie Road and N.C. Highway 211 shortly after 1 a.m. Officials confirmed that the victim sustained only a graze wound to the shoulder and declined medical treatment at the scene.

No further details have been released about a suspect or motive.

Moore County News is working to gather more information on this story.

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.

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