LAURINBURG, N.C. (AP) — A fatal shooting occurred in a Laurinburg apartment complex, resulting in the death of one man, according to the Laurinburg Police Department.
Early Sunday morning, officers responded to a report of a person shot at an apartment building on the 700 block of West Boulevard in Laurinburg. Upon arrival, they found the victim deceased with a gunshot wound.
The victim was identified as 35-year-old Rashawn Lamonte Thompson of Maxton, North Carolina. The shooter reportedly surrendered to the Laurinburg Police Department immediately after the incident.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and authorities have not yet released any further details.
This tragic event serves as a reminder of the ongoing concerns surrounding gun violence in the United States. Incidents like these highlight the need for continued efforts to address and prevent such violence in our communities.
The victim, Rashawn Lamonte Thompson, was sadly taken from his loved ones too soon, and the circumstances surrounding his death are a stark reminder of the devastating impact of gun violence. Law enforcement authorities are working diligently to piece together what happened that fateful night.