UNION COUNTY, N.C. — One person is dead after a double shooting following a large gathering near Hemby Bridge, according to union County Sheriffs.
UCSO responded to reports of multiple gunshots just before 2:00 a.m. Sunday in the 15900 block of Idlewild Road. When deputies arrived they found two individuals who suffered gunshot wounds.
Deputies said a large number of people were attending a pool party on the property. The property was rented for two days to an individual through Airbnb.
The shooting incident occurred on the private road leading from Idlewild to the main building.
According to UCSO, one male shooting victim was transported by a private vehicle to Novant Matthews and was pronounced dead. A second male shooting victim was transported by ambulance to Atrium Main where he is being treated. His condition is unknown at this point.
“We are horrified by the reported incident and have suspended the listing and booking guest as we urgently investigate," an Airbnb spokesperson said in a statement. "Airbnb bans parties in our listings, and we stand ready to support The Union County Sheriff’s Office in their investigation into this senseless violence.”
Airbnb said it was an "unauthorized party," meaning the host did not consent to it. Additionally, on August 20 Airbnb announced a global ban on parties and events, limiting occupancy at residences to 16 guests.
Detectives, Crime Scene Investigators and the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) are following up to determine what prompted the shooting.
Detectives are still sorting through details and gathering information about this event and do not have any suspect details to release at this time.
Union County Sheriffs said the shooting does not appear to be a random event.