Kill Devil Hills shooting: Reports of shots fired at Avalon Fishing Pier

Reports of shots fired at Avalon Fishing Pier, Kill Devil Hills, NC. Heavy police, EMS response; awaiting confirmation from local authorities.

Updated on: Aug 1, 2025, 02:06:17 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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There were reports of shots being fired at the Avalon Fishing Pier in Kill Devil Hills off North Carolina's Outer Banks islands on Thursday afternoon. There was a massive police and EMS response at the North Carolina island popular for fishing activities.

As of now, a confirmation is awaited from the Kill Devil Hills Police Department. However, an employee of the store confirmed that there was a shooting at the pier, as per local ABC affiliate, Channel 13.

Austin Ayers, journalist from North Carolina, said that there was an incident at the Avalon Fishing pier, and law enforcement is responding. He did not confirm is shots were fired.

“My thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved in the incident unfolding in King Devil Hills right now,” Ayers wrote. “I'm being briefed on the situation.”

Teen Injured At Avalon Fishing Pier

The father of a teenager in Kill Devil Hills told News 3 WTKR that his 15-year-old son is in critical condition after being shot in the thigh at the Avalon Fishing Pier. The man revealed that the teenager was airlifted to Norfolk for treatment.

This is a breaking news.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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