Gang Ties Revealed in Deadly Hickory Pool Party Shooting, Prosecutor Confirms
HICKORY, N.C. — A shooting at a pool party that left one person dead has been linked to gang activity, according to the local prosecutor. The incident unfolded Saturday night, sending shockwaves through a community that had gathered to celebrate the summer season. Authorities have identified the victim as 21-year-old Darius Alford, whose fatal injuries were sustained during an altercation involving several individuals. Investigators believe the violence was not random, as they are delving into …