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1 dead, 3 injured following shooting in Catawba county, deputies say

Deputies say this incident is believed to have stemmed from a domestic disturbance.

NEWTON, N.C. — The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office responded to Cheyenne Oaks Drive in Claremont just before 1 a.m, following the report of a shooting. 

Deputies say 4 people were shot. Euphagenia Williams, 68, was pronounced dead at the scene, and three others were transported to local hospitals.

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Andrew Williams, 34, and Monique Williams, 37, are both in serious condition and are being treated at local hospitals.

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Aaron Lavatio Linebarger, 37, has been charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder. Deputies believe Linebarger inadvertently shot himself during this incident.

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