HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCN) – Authorities are investigating after three people were found deceased inside a vehicle parked behind a home in Bunnlevel early Saturday morning.
Officers responded to the home at 242 Nutgrass Road around 7:30 a.m.
UPDATE: Arrest made after 3 people found dead in vehicle in Harnett County
The victims have been identified as 27-year-old Brittany Shaw of Spring Lake; 31-year-old Laketa Vinston of Bunnlevel and 44-year-old Ervin Bass of Bunnlevel.
According to authorities, the preliminary investigation indicates the three died as a result of a drug overdose.
An autopsy will be performed on each victim.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office at 910-893-9111.
UPDATE: Arrest made after 3 people found dead in vehicle in Harnett County
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