October 26, 2025

A big weekend party in southeastern North Carolina turned into a nightmare when gunfire erupted, killing two people and critically wounding several others. Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins confirmed in a news release that a total of 13 people were shot at the event held in a rural area near Maxton, about 150 kilometres southwest of Raleigh and close to the South Carolina border. Sheriff Wilkins assured the public, "There is no current threat to the community as this appears to have been an isolated incident." This tragic drama unfolded early Saturday, with homicide investigators and other officials rushing to the scene to uncover what happened. The party was packed, with more than 150 people fleeing the scene before police arrived, turning the situation chaotic. Authorities are now calling on anyone with information about the event or those present to come forward and help. Details about the victims, including their names or exact condition, were not shared immediately. So far, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing to piece together the shocking moments that turned a joyful gathering into a scene of horror.

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