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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Who is Garon Nathaniel Killian? Catawba County, NC, mass shooting suspect identified as a Lenoir man
Authorities have identified Garon Nathaniel Killian, 20, of Lenoir, as the suspect in a mass shooting that left one person dead and 11 others injured at a party in Catawba County on Sunday. According to the Catawba County Sheriff's Office, Killian allegedly opened fire during a gathering on Walnut Acres Drive, shooting 12 people. One of the victims, 58-year-old Shawn Hood, also from Lenoir, was pronounced dead at the scene. On Tuesday, the sheriff's office released a statement confirming Killian's identity and announcing charges against him. 'Garon Nathaniel Killian (20) of Lenoir, NC, has been taken into custody in relation to the mass shooting on Walnut Acres Dr. Killian has been charged with one (1) count of Attempted First Degree Murder. Killian is being held under no bond in the Newton Detention Facility and has a first appearance in Catawba County District Court on 06/04/2025,' the sheriff's office wrote in a Facebook post. "Law enforcement executed multiple search warrants on Tuesday as part of the ongoing investigation. Arrests of additional suspects are anticipated. We do not anticipate releasing any additional information tonight." Also Read: Jonathan Joss, 'King of the Hill' actor, dies in Texas shooting after heated argument with neighbor Deputies first responded to the Walnut Acres Drive residence around 11 p.m. Saturday following a noise complaint. After addressing the issue, they left the scene. Approximately two hours later, deputies, alongside officers from the Hickory Police Department, returned to the same home after receiving multiple reports of a shooting. At the scene, authorities discovered 12 victims. One, Shawn Hood, was deceased. The remaining 11 victims were transported to local hospitals. As of Monday evening, seven victims remained hospitalized, with one listed in critical condition. The ages of the victims range from 16 to 58. The motive for the shooting has not yet been disclosed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
One person dead in reported Catawba County mass shooting with at least 12 victims: Sheriff
CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — One person is dead after a reported mass shooting that left at least 12 people hurt in Hickory, according to the Catawba County Sheriff's Office. Around 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, law enforcement responded to reports of multiple people shot at a residence on Walnut Acres Drive in the Mountain View community. Officials said 12 victims have been reported; one of which was pronounced dead, one in critical condition, and several others still hospitalized. Alleged 18-year-old murderer killed after reportedly shooting a Monroe police officer As of now, no arrests have been made, but investigators from the Hickory Police Department and special agents from the State Bureau of Investigation are working to establish a motive and to identify any suspects. Anyone with information about this incident should contact the Catawba County Sheriff's Office at 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Yahoo
Hickory officer honored for saving woman being attacked with knife
An officer with the Hickory Police Department is being honored for saving a woman who was being attacked with a knife. According to the Hickory Record, investigator Daniel Peacock was awarded the distinguished service citation for valor. In December, Peacock was off duty and unarmed when he saw a man stabbing a woman with a butcher knife. ALSO READ: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County to be honored for helping the formerly incarcerated He confronted the suspect, who ran off, and then gave the woman crucial first aid until EMS crews arrived. 'I'm so thankful that I was there at that time, nothing in and of myself, just to help this lady in whatever way I could,' said Peacock. 'I like to think anybody put in that situation would make the exact same decision.' It's the first time a Hickory police officer has received this award. VIDEO: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County to be honored for helping the formerly incarcerated
