A Clinton neighborhood was thrown into chaos early Monday afternoon when gunfire erupted at a home on Eastover Terrace, leaving three people shot and later airlifted to Raleigh for emergency treatment.
Clinton police say officers were called to the house around 12:45 p.m. and arrived to find three people suffering from gunshot wounds. All three victims were taken first to Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton, then flown to WakeMed in Raleigh for more advanced trauma care. The motive for the shooting has not been determined, and police have not announced any arrests.
Neighbors told reporters they heard multiple shots, then rushed outside to help before first responders arrived.
What Investigators Say
According to ABC11, officers located all three victims inside the Eastover Terrace residence. The home remained blocked off Monday as detectives processed the scene and collected evidence.
ABC11 also reports that investigators have not released the victims’ conditions, and the case remains an active, ongoing investigation.
Where Victims Were Treated
Sampson Regional Medical Center, at 607 Beaman Street in Clinton, serves as the county’s local acute-care hospital and was the first stop for the injured victims. Staff there stabilized all three before they were airlifted to WakeMed’s Raleigh campus for higher-level trauma care.
Both SampsonRMC and WakeMed describe their roles as key providers in the region’s emergency and critical care network, with WakeMed operating as a Level I trauma center that routinely receives patients from surrounding counties.
How To Help Investigators
Clinton police are asking anyone who saw or heard anything, or who may have home security footage from around the time of the shooting, to come forward.
Tipsters can call the Clinton Police Department at (910) 592-3105 or text an anonymous tip to 847411, beginning the message with “tipcpd,” as outlined on the city’s reporting page. The system allows two-way communication so residents can share video or other details without revealing their identity. The city’s anonymous tip page provides full instructions for using the service.
Background
This triple shooting is the latest high-profile act of violence to rattle Clinton. In 2024, a man was shot and killed outside a barbershop on Beaman Street, a case that prompted a public plea for witnesses and video evidence. ABC11 reported that investigation highlighted just how crucial community tips and neighborhood cameras can be in helping detectives piece together what happened.
Clinton police say the Eastover Terrace investigation is still active and are asking the public to steer clear of the blocked-off area while detectives work. This story will be updated as officials release more information.
