The Moore County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at a home in the 300 block of Longleaf Drive in the Seven Lakes West community in West End. The incident occurred around 1:45 p.m. on Friday.
First responders performed CPR on a woman who was shot in the chest, but she died on the scene. The Sheriff’s Office did not release the name of the woman pending notification of next of kin.
The 911 call came in as an accidental shooting. “Investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting,” said Chief Deputy Andy Conway with the Moore County Sheriff’s Office.
“This tragic incident involved the family of one of our active Volunteer members,” said West End Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Erik Stromberg on the department’s Facebook page. “We ask that you keep the family involved as well as the responders and our entire department in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
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