More charges filed against alleged gang members in Catawba County mass shooting
CHARLOTTE, NC (WSOC) — Prosecutors in a Catawba County courtroom said Friday they believe the five young men accused of firing into a crowded pool party, killing one and injuring 11, are in a gang and have confessed to the shooting, and investigators announced new charges for the suspects in a late afternoon news release.
The shooting broke out late Saturday night on Walnut Acres Drive, where authorities said multiple suspects opened fire on a large house party.
Investigators said the gunmen positioned themselves on elevated ground in a wooded area and fired down at the crowd.
Some partygoers returned fire, which may have prevented further injuries.
In total, about 80 shots were fired.
