ABERDEEN, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Moore County Sheriff's Office is investigating a home invasion they say turned deadly when gunfire was exchanged Sunday afternoon.
According to Sheriff Ronnie Fields, around 4:15 p.m., deputies responded to calls about a home invasion in the 100 block of Forest Circle in Aberdeen. When deputies arrived they found a woman who had been shot.
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The woman, identified as 23-year-old Tynasha Collins, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Deputies said a 17-year-old who was also shot during the incident died at the hospital after being taken there in a private vehicle. He has been identified as Darius Nicholson, of Richmond County.
Investigators believe Nicholson was involved in the break-in and was shot by someone inside the house when gunfire erupted.
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Although there have been no arrests to date, deputies said there may be at least two others involved in the deadly home invasion. They also said in a news release that the crime may be drug-related.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Moore County Sheriff's Office Tip Line at (910) 947-4444.
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