Shooting claims life of Rocky Mount toddler

ROCKY MOUNT (AP) — Police are investigating a shootings that killed a two-year-old boy.

Authorities said the shooting occurred Saturday night on the east side of town in Edgecombe County. Police said the victim was apparently struck by a stray bullet.

A second person was injured in the shooting. There was no word on his condition Sunday night, and police have no clear motive for the shooting.

Two people were shot and wounded early Sunday morning. The victims were treated at Nash General Hospital. The extent of their injuries was unknown.

Police don’t know if the two shootings are related.

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