North Carolina overnight mass shooting: One killed, 11 other injured at Hickory house party

A mass shooting in Hickory, North Carolina, has resulted in one death and 11 injuries. The incident occurred at a house party in Hickory.

Updated on: Jun 2, 2025, 24:23:18 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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A mass shooting in western North Carolina has killed one person and left 11 others injured, as per Associated Press. The shooting occurred in the Catawba County city of Hickory at approximately 12:45 a.m.

North Carolina overnight mass shooting occurred in the Catawba County city of Hickory at approximately 12:45 a.m. (REUTERS)

At approximately 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, police were dispatched to a residence in Hickory, which is roughly 60 miles northwest of Charlotte. Upon their arrival, the Catawba County Sheriff's Office reported that 12 persons were badly injured.

North Carolina overnight mass shooting: Here's what sheriff's office said

According to a news statement from the sheriff's office, "The Catawba County Sheriff's Office and... Hickory Police Department responded to a report of multiple persons shot at a residence on Walnut Acres Dr., which is located in the Mountain View community of southwest Catawba County."

Several victims were rushed to the hospital, and one of them is in critical condition. The Hickory Police Department and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is probing the incident. There have been no arrests so far.

A spokeswoman informed WCNC Charlotte that the remaining patients are in critical condition at local hospitals.

There had been a party at the residence, and it appeared that the shooting was connected to it, the representative added.

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North Carolina mass shooting: Investigation underway, no arrest made

As of Sunday morning, authorities have not made any public announcements regarding possible suspects. They also refused to disclose the victims' ages.

Sheriff's investigators are collaborating with officials from the Hickory Police Department and Special Agents from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation in a multi-agency probe.

Investigators told WSOC that at least one suspect started firing during a house party that hosted about 100 guests. Many of the partygoers attended nearby high schools, according to witnesses who spoke to the outlet.

The sheriff's office informed WBTV that it is currently investigating the shooting's motive and trying to find the person or people who carried it out.

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Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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