"Wilkins said the shootings stemmed from two groups attending the event that attracted more than 300 people, with ages in attendance ranging from pre-teens to about 50. There's a lot of interviews taking place, but apparently there was a confrontation between a couple of groups of people and then gunfire between those two started, Wilkins told WBTW-TV. The sheriff's office later Saturday identified the other fatal shooting victim as 49-year-old Jessie Locklear Jr. of Lumberton."
"The office said the 11 others shot range in age from 17 to 43. One of the wounded was taken to a medical facility with life-threatening injuries, while several remain hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, a sheriff's news release said. Others were treated and released. No arrests had been made as of Saturday afternoon. But the sheriff said his office had multiple persons of interest related to the shootings, The Robesonian reported."
A large outdoor Halloween party in rural Maxton, North Carolina drew more than 300 attendees, ranging from pre-teens to about 50. A confrontation developed between two groups at the event, and gunfire erupted. Two people were killed, including a 16-year-old and 49-year-old Jessie Locklear Jr., and 11 others were shot, ages 17 to 43. Multiple people fired shots and multiple weapons were believed used. One wounded person was taken to a medical facility with life-threatening injuries, several remain hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and others were treated and released. No arrests had been made; multiple persons of interest were identified. Deputies responded to a loud music complaint shortly before 911 reports of the shootings.
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