SPRING LAKE, N.C. (WNCN) — Four people, including three children, were shot Monday night in Spring Lake, according to police.
On Monday at 7:45 p.m., Spring Lake Police responded to the area of South Sixth Street and NC Highway 210 regarding a report of a shooting.
After arriving and investigating, police said they discovered four people were shot and all four victims were in one vehicle. Spring Lake police determined the original location where the shooting happened was in the 200 block of South Sixth Street.
One woman and three children were transported to the hospital and police said they will not be identified. The juvenile’s injuries were non-life-threatening. On Tuesday afternoon, Spring Lake police identified the woman shot as 42-year-old Angela Gwyn from Cameron. She was shot multiple times and later died at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, police said.
Spring Lake Mayor Kia Anthony released a statement after Monday’s shooting:
“This act of violence has shaken our community, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families this difficult time,” Mayor Anthony said.
“In times like these, it is essential that we come together as a community to support one another and stand united against violence. We must create a safe environment where all residents, regardless of age, can live, work, and play without fear. This incident is a star reminder that we must work to achieve that goal.”
Police said the shooting does not appear to be random and there was no threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Spring Lake Police at 910-436-0350.
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