A gun was fired during a domestic situation in Old Fort on Friday afternoon, according to the McDowell County Sheriff's Office. The office said the incident involved a female and a male in the Lackey Town Road area but did not release additional information about what happened.
The McDowell County Sheriff's Office said investigators confirmed that a weapon had been discharged during the domestic dispute. The agency has not publicly identified the people involved, described their relationship or explained what led to the gunfire.
Sheriff's Office Keeping Details Close
The sheriff's office said, “It's the only releasable information at this time,” limiting the details available about the incident. No additional information about injuries, arrests or charges has been provided in the material available for this report.
The limited account leaves unanswered questions for residents near Lackey Town Road, including the circumstances of the shooting and whether anyone was hurt. Authorities have not said whether the incident is related to any other case in Old Fort.
Related case and support resources
In a separate Old Fort case reported by WLOS, deputies said a June 11 incident led to charges against Richard Darrin Cody including felony discharge of a weapon into occupied property, first-degree burglary, first-degree kidnapping and misdemeanor assault by pointing a gun. Authorities have not said those allegations are connected to Friday's Lackey Town Road investigation. People in McDowell County who need domestic-violence support can contact New HOPE of McDowell's 24-hour crisis hotline at 828-652-6150, according to New HOPE of McDowell. The McDowell County Department of Social Services says its Work First Family Assistance Program may offer relocation assistance and directs people in violent situations to contact the local domestic-violence shelter at 652-8538 or 652-6150.
What Happens Next
WLOS reported the incident and said it would update its story as investigators provide more information. Hoodline will continue to monitor developments from the McDowell County Sheriff's Office.
