Shell casings left scattered after drive-by shooting in broad daylight

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The Moore County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drive-by shooting that happened in broad daylight on Monday afternoon.

MCSO deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Lone Pine Road in Lakeview near Vass around 5 p.m. Moore County News saw at least nine shell casings scattered along the street, and bullet holes were seen in a vehicle and a house.

The road was closed to traffic while investigators were on the scene. Major Eric Galloway with the MCSO says deputies canvassed the area conducting interviews with possible witnesses.

No one was reported injured in the shooting. The MCSO continues to investigate.

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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.

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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