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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Newsweek
Witness Describes Deadly North Carolina Mass Shooting: 'Like a Movie'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A witness at a North Carolina house party that erupted into a mass shooting, leaving 12 people shot and one dead, told local news station WBTV that the scene was unlike anything they'd ever seen, describing it "like a movie." Several agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Catawba County Sheriff's Office, Hickory Police Department, and North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation are working on the open investigation, and as of Sunday afternoon there is no suspect in custody. Newsweek has reached out to the Catawba County Sheriff's Office and the FBI's Charlotte field office for comment via email on Sunday. The Context Law enforcement responded to reports of people being shot at a residence in Catawba County around 12:45 a.m. on Sunday morning. Twelve victims have been reported, one of whom has been pronounced dead and sixothers are in the local hospital. One is in critical condition in a hospital in Charlotte. The party involved adults and teenagers, Major Aaron Turk of the Catawba County Sheriff's Office said in a second press release, writing, "the victims range in age from 16 to 58." "The investigation indicates more than one shooter was involved in the incident," Turk said, later noting that "more than 80 shots were fired." An estimated 130 to 160 mass shootings have occurred in the U.S. so far this year, according to data from the Mass Shooting Tracker and the Gun Violence Archive. What To Know An anonymous witness who was at the house party told WBTV: "I was outside in the yard and I heard a lot of shots going off and people running to the front." The crime scene, which was described as "complicated" by Turk, spans around 2 acres, with indoor and outside aspects. It took place on Walnut Acres Drive in the Mountain View community. The deceased victim has been identified as 58-year-old Shawn Patrick Hood of Lenoi, North Carolina, according to Turk. "[I] heard a lot of people got shot. I ain't ever seen anything like this, it was like a movie," the witness told the station. The shots, of which there were dozens of, occurred at a "variety of distances," Turk said. The agencies are not yet providing details on the weapons used in the shooting, noting that there were multiple. The motive is still unknown, but Turk noted that "we don't believe that this was random in a circumstance that might endanger the community." Law enforcement has interviewed about 70 or so people, Turk confirmed at the press conference. Police have identified the victim who is dead but have not yet released the information as of Sunday afternoon. Prior to the shooting, police had received a noise compliant about the party. Members of the FBI Evidence Response Team use measuring devices to document a crime scene on June 12, 2023, in Annapolis, Maryland. Members of the FBI Evidence Response Team use measuring devices to document a crime scene on June 12, 2023, in Annapolis, Maryland. Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun via AP What People Are Saying James Barnacle, Special Agent in Charge in North Carolina FBI office, said during the Sunday press conference: "In this particular situation is we are supporting this investigation. We are bringing resources. We have Victim Services specialists meeting with victims of the shooting last night. They are at the hospitals, meeting with victims. We have FBI special agents helping with leads investigations and processing the crime scene. We have evidence response teams. They are here on site as well, and they are taking pictures. They are looking at trajectories of bullets, and they are helping to collect the evidence that's on scene." Special Agent Angie Key with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said during the Sunday press conference: "We're providing crime scene assistance, investigative assistance, support interviews we've had our intel folks step up and provide assistance with that as well. We're continuing to help with this case, as far as assisting local, state, federal agencies." Scott Riley, district attorney for Burke Holwell and Catawba County, during the Sunday press conference: "I'd also like to offer my deepest condolences to the families of all the victims involved. They have all had their lives just drastically altered and changed forever by this senseless act of violence." Anderson Clayton, chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, wrote in an X, formerly Twitter, post on Sunday: "And yet republicans in our state legislature are trying to make permit-less carry legal in this state. The answer to gun violence being the #1 killer of young people in communities across our state is not to make it easier for young people to buy one." What Happens Next The FBI is setting up a tips line for anyone who was at the party or witness to any related activity. The investigation is ongoing, with law enforcement expected to continue providing press releases.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zach Braff confirmed for Scrubs reboot
The revival was first reported to be in early development in December, with original series creator Bill Lawrence serving as executive producer. Lawrence, Braff and other Scrubs alumni had discussed the idea of a reboot for years, but negotiations between Disney and Warner Bros TV - where Lawrence has a contract – stalled. Lawrence remains under his deal at WBTV, where he produces Shrinking, Ted Lasso and Bad Monkey. Scrubs premiered in 2001 and aired for seven seasons. It was then renewed for an eighth season, which was intended to end the series.
Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Fast food worker 'shot co-worker in argument over burnt food'
A worker at a Popeye's restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina has been shot dead at point blank range, in what eyewitnesses say was a row over burnt food A fast food restaurant manager is facing a murder charge after he allegedly shot a co-worker in a row over burning some food. A customer who witnessed the shooting says 22-year-old Rodney Wood got into a row over burnt biscuits - an American savoury item, much like a British scone. The eyewitness says the pair "took the argument outside" and began shouting in the street over one burning the food. Wood allegedly then took out a gun and shot the other employee twice. The altercation initially began inside a Popeyes location in Charlotte, North Carolina, at around 6pm local time on Sunday, May 11. He has since been charged with both attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, per the arrest details. According to a police affidavit obtained by WBTV, a customer who witnessed the incident said that Wood got in a disagreement with a fellow employee over "burnt biscuits". In court documents, authorities state that video taken from the scene allegedly shows Wood 'discharging his firearm twice at point-blank range,' then outlet reported. It has been reported that the bullets hit the victim, whose name has not been released, in the groin and chest. He was rushed to Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, where he underwent emergency surgery. Wood allegedly ran from the Popeyes after the shooting, but authorities found him shortly after in the same shopping centre. He allegedly told authorities that his co-worker had punched him in the face three times once they stepped outside and claimed that he fired 'two warning shots' that were not intended to be fatal, it has been claimed. Authorities said that Wood 'failed to articulate a credible, imminent threat of deadly force necessary to support a self-defence claim under state law,'. Both Wood and the victim were managers at the Popeyes location. He is currently in custody with a bond set for $50,000 (around £37k).
New York Post
17-05-2025
- New York Post
Shirtless illegal immigrant busted by ICE after jumping headfirst into pond in wild caught-on-camera pursuit
A bare-chested illegal immigrant was busted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement after launching headfirst into a North Carolina duck pond and leading agents on a wild, caught-on-camera pursuit. Christian Valladares-Sierra, a Honduran native, took off after officers confronted him outside the Mecklenburg County Courthouse in Charlotte Thursday afternoon, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The chaotic chase ended in a nearby park, where Valladares-Sierra, who was shirtless, jumped into the waist-deep pond and was quickly surrounded by three agents, according to footage captured by WBTV. Advertisement 3 Christian Valladares-Sierra, a Honduran native, took off after ICE officers confronted him outside the Mecklenburg County Courthouse in Charlotte, North Carolina, Thursday. WBTV 3 A fourth officer, seen charging in from the park, tackled the wanted man in the murky water before he was slapped with cuffs and taken into custody, the video showed. 'Officers attempted to make the arrest outside the Mecklenburg County Courthouse, but after officers identified themselves Valladares-Sierra fled and jumped headfirst into a duck pond,' DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told The Post. Advertisement 3 The chaotic chase ended in a nearby park, where Valladares-Sierra, who was shirtless, jumped into the waist-deep pond. WBTV 3 'He screamed profanity at officers and refused to exit the pond. Officers had to get in the pond to safely apply handcuffs, place him under arrest and escort him out of the water.' Wild scene outside the Mecklenburg County Courthouse – shirtless man chased into a duck pond and tackled by ICE officers. Officers told me they were arresting the man. We're working to get more details. #CLTNews #Breaking #ICE @WBTV_News — Jason Puckett (@JasonPWBTV) May 15, 2025 Valladares-Sierra, who was previously deported, had a pending court case where he is facing charges for resisting a public officer and driving intoxicated, according to DHS. Advertisement 3 He was arrested after an ICE agent tackled him in the pond. WBTV 3 It wasn't immediately clear when he re-entered the US or was initially charged. McLaughlin noted that targeting illegals at local courthouses is a safe and 'common sense' approach. 'It conserves valuable law enforcement resources because they already know where a target will be,' she said. Advertisement 'It is also safer for our officers and the community. These illegal aliens have gone through security and been screened to not have any weapons. Secretary (Kristi) Noem is empowering law enforcement to use common sense to remove criminal illegal aliens from American communities.' Valladares-Sierra was transported to ICE's Charlotte office for processing.
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Wild moment migrant tries to escape ICE agents by jumping into pond outside courthouse
A brazen migrant was caught on camera trying to escape Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents by jumping into a pond outside of a courthouse. The unidentified man apparently had a court hearing at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse in Charlotte, North Carolina Thursday afternoon, when he ran across the lawn, across the street and into a duck pond in nearby Marshall Park, WBTV reports. There, he was seen shirtless wading through waist-deep water as two officers stood by the edge and a third chased after him in the water. Suddenly, another officer in blue runs into view and tackles him into the pond. A brief scuffle ensued, leaving the officer in blue soaking wet. But eventually, the officer, the one who was chasing after him and another who jumps in the water were able to handcuff him. Wild scene outside the Mecklenburg County Courthouse – shirtless man chased into a duck pond and tackled by ICE officers. Officers told me they were arresting the man. We're working to get more details. #CLTNews #Breaking #ICE @WBTV_News — Jason Puckett (@JasonPWBTV) May 15, 2025 Soon, the migrant was seen out of the water as the officers led him to a car nearby. They identified themselves to a WBTV reporter as 'Immigration Officers' and displayed Customs and Border Protection badges. It remains unclear who the migrant is and what crimes he has been charged with.
