16-year-old shot and killed in Harnett County

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
16-year-old shot and killed in Harnett County
Erwin police said just before 10:20 p.m., officers were called to the intersection of West M Street and North 14 Street in reference to a shooting.

HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- A 16-year-old was killed in Harnett County during a shooting.

Erwin police said just before 10:20 p.m., officers were called to the intersection of West M Street and North 14 Street in reference to a shooting.

When police arrived they found a teen who had been shot. They were taken to a hospital where they later died.

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Police say the shooting does not appear to be random and no suspect is in custody at this time.

22 evidence markers could be seen in the area where shooting took place.

No information has been released about the teen who died.

Anyone with information is asked to call Lt. Ennis 910-591-4212, the Erwin police at 910-897-5122 or Harnett County dispatch at 910-893-9111.