A quiet township in Moore County is grappling with the fallout of a fatal incident, following the announcement by local authorities that a woman has died after what appears to be an accidental shooting. As CBS17 reported, the Moore County Sheriff’s Office responded to a distress call about a gunshot wound at approximately 1:50 p.m. in the 300 block of Longleaf Drive in West End.
The victim, whose name has yet to be shared with the public pending the notification of kin, succumbed to her injuries post-shooting, as deputies continue to untangle the sequence of events that led to her demise their investigation still ongoing, no charges or arrests have yet been made according to reports released yesterday. As per ABC11, the deputies arrived on scene to find the woman with a gunshot wound, and despite the efforts of emergency medical services, she was pronounced dead at the location.
Further details emerged from an interview where Moore County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Andy Conway revealed to WRAL News that a man within the home accidently discharged a firearm, resulting in the woman's fatal chest wound; both individuals were said to be in their 40s. Conway also noted that the man and the deceased woman shared a "relationship," although specifics were not elaborated upon.
The property, as confirmed by public records, is owned by Christopher Loken who, according to West End Fire Chief Erik Stromberg in a statement obtained by WRAL News, is a volunteer firefighter; Stromberg voiced his department's support during this difficult period saying "This is a tragic situation, and the department is here to support him while we work through the process," given this development, the shooting is presently being investigated an accident, with Loken cooperating with authorities and not currently charged or considered a suspect in what Deputy Conway described as not being "anything nefarious at this point."
