{"id":3382,"date":"2026-07-19T19:09:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T19:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3382"},"modified":"2026-07-19T19:09:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T19:09:24","slug":"overnight-shooting-spree-in-nc-tourist-destination-kills-2-injures-7-police-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3382","title":{"rendered":"Overnight shooting spree in NC tourist destination kills 2, injures 7, police say"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>A barrage of gunfire in the middle of the night killed two people and injured seven in an Asheville commercial strip, according to police in western North Carolina.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3380\">SC man said he\u2019d fix credit, but really stole nearly $1 million, prosecutor says<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>It happened around 2:20 a.m. Sunday, and investigators suspect \u201cthe shooting may have been related to a prior gun violence incident.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Asheville is a popular tourist destination along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and is home to the 8,000-acre Biltmore Estate.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cPatrol officers responded to the 250 block of Biltmore Avenue &#8230; to investigate reports of shots being fired,\u201d Asheville police said in a news release.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3379\">Soccer-With security lines and star-studded spectacle, World Cup prepares for final showdown<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cOfficers located multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts &#8230; two individuals were pronounced dead at the scene. Seven additional victims sustained injuries and were transported to Mission Hospital for treatment. The extent of their injuries is not being released at this time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The crime scene covered a large area and police collected \u201cnumerous shell casings,\u201d officials said.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3377\">Shooting leaves one man dead and another behind bars, Columbia police say<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Asheville is about a 130-mile drive northwest from uptown Charlotte.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><!-- --><!--]--><!--]--><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barrage of gunfire in the middle of the night killed 2 people and injured 7 in Asheville, North Carolina, police say. 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