The Hoke County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at approximately 1:47 AM, deputies responded to a report of shots fired at a party in the 7000 block of Laurinburg Road in Raeford. Upon arrival, deputies located multiple spent shell casings of various calibers at the scene. It was confirmed that one individual had been shot and had already been transported by personal vehicle to a nearby hospital prior to law enforcement’s arrival. Further investigation revealed a vehicle at the scene that had been struck by gunfire, with two individuals inside at the time of the incident. Additionally, a nearby residence was also found to have been hit by gunfire, with no life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact Detective K. Locklear at the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office by calling (910) 875-5111.