HAMLET — Police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another injured.
According to a Facebook post by the Hamlet Police Department, the shooting occurred on Wednesday, March 25. However, no time or location for the incident was given.
The statement goes on to read that one victim was injured and another succumbed to their injuries.
No further information — including name, age or gender — has yet been released regarding the victims.
Chief James Carsto did tell the RO that the incident happened just before midnight, but added that no other information is being released at this time.
The department is actively investigating the shooting with help from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, according to the statement.
Anyone with information on the shooting is encouraged to contact the Hamlet Police Department at 910-582-2551. “Your assistance is vital to this ongoing investigation,” the statement reads.
Although not mentioned in the statement, anonymous tips can also be made through the P3 Tips app, or by calling Richmond County Crime Stoppers at 910-997-5454.
