Paradise Lane, Williamston shooting: ‘Several victims’ reported, suspect in custody – 5 things to know

Deputies are actively investigating a multi-victim shooting that took place on Paradise Lane, Williamston, located off Fire Department Road.

Updated on: Apr 25, 2026, 13:34:12 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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Deputies are actively investigating a multi-victim shooting that took place on Paradise Lane, located off Fire Department Road. The incident has prompted a significant law enforcement response in the area, Channel 2 Now reported.

Paradise Lane, Williamston shooting: ‘Several victims’ reported, suspect in custody – 5 things to know (Pexel - representational image)

Five things to know about the shooting

Here are five things to know about theParadise Lane,Williamston shooting:

Martin County Sheriff's Office - Drew Robinson, Sheriff said in a Facebook post that “there are several victims.”
Robinson added that “the suspect has been identified and is in custody at this time.”
Robinson further said that there does not appear to be any ongoing threat to the public at present. “Due to the suspect being in custody and information that we have received thus far, we do not believe that there is any ongoing threat to the public,” the post reads.
Everyone has been urged to “avoid the area of Paradise Lane and Fire Department Road, as there will be a large law enforcement presence.”
Deputies and emergency respondersare still on the scene, continuing to investigate andto secure the area, Channel 2 Now reported. Astrong law enforcement presence around Paradise Lane and Fire Department Roadcan be expected asauthorities process evidence and more additional details.

Paradise Lane is a residential street in Williamston, North Carolina. Williamston is a small town in Martin County, located in the eastern part of the state, about 20 miles east of Greenville, and is a rural community of approximately 5,500 residents.

Paradise Lane is located off Fire Department Road. It is a residential area, with homes, driveways, and yards.

It is unclear if the victims were residents of Paradise Lane or visitors to the area. It is also unclear if they were targeted or were innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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