Reports indicated a mass shooting took place in Mount Airy, near Welcome Baptist Church Rd, in Surry County, North Carolina on Thursday.
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation updated “A second person has now died as a result of a mass shooting on Welcome Baptist Church Road. Four People were shot, two are now dead. There is no threat to the public at this time. Please avoid the area if possible. There is a large police presence and will be for some time.”
As per scanner reports, a mass shooting took place and the assailant was reportedly in a burgundy car, possibly a Buick.
“CHECK ON YOUR FOLK! 2 CONFIRMED DEAD AND TWO IN CRITICAL,” one person from Mount Airy wrote on Facebook. “Surry Co, NC - Welcome Baptist Church Rd - Shooting- multiple patients- unknown location of assailant - use extreme caution in area. Initial call 2 patients, one gsw to stomach, one to head, now advising possibly 4 Code Red Patients,” they added.
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Yet another person said, “Mass shooting in mount airy near welcome baptism church. Stay safe.” A person asked on the social media platform, “What’s going on in mtairy with a shooting.”
{{/usCountry}}Yet another person said, “Mass shooting in mount airy near welcome baptism church. Stay safe.” A person asked on the social media platform, “What’s going on in mtairy with a shooting.”
{{/usCountry}}One person shared a map of the area, and noted about road closures due to the reported shooting. “Welcome Baptist Church Road is blocked in Mount Airy, From Smith Lane to basically highway 89. Crime scene involving shooting currently .. unless you live on Welcome Baptist you should avoid the area!,” they wrote.
Reactions to Mount Airy shooting
One person claimed that the shooting took place at a trailer park near or on Welcome Baptist Church Road. “We are at The Derby Restaurant and staff here said shooting down the street,” a person commented.
Some expressed concern at the news of the shooting. “Did people die?,” a person asked. Another remarked, “that’s sad.” Yet another shared, “The scanner said one code blue and 3 or 4 others being air lifted.”
Shock was among the emotions expressed by those who got to know of the shooting. "Multiple people shot in Mount Airy (NC) "aka Mayberry" today... Suspect at large still. Active... going on. Jesus," a person shared on X.