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2 Dead, 7 Hurt After Early-Morning Shooting in Asheville
Police said investigators are examining whether the shooting is linked to an earlier gun violence incident after 2 people were killed and 7 were injured.
- On Sunday, July 19, 2026, two people were killed and seven others injured in a shooting at the 250 block of Biltmore Avenue in Asheville, as police responded to reports of gunfire at 2:20 a.m.
- Interim Police Chief Jackie Stepp stated the incident followed patrons leaving Dalton Distillery, and investigators believe the shooting was not random, potentially stemming from 'a prior gun violence incident.'
- Detectives and forensic technicians processed 'a large crime scene,' collecting numerous shell casings, while seven victims were transported to Mission Hospital for treatment.
- Suspects remain unaccounted for as the investigation continues; according to Stepp, five of the seven hospitalized victims are in stable condition and two require additional medical care.
- APD is working 'around the clock' to identify those responsible, and authorities encourage anyone with information to contact 252-1110 or submit anonymous tips via the TIP2APD app.
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Shooting in North Carolina leaves two dead and multiple injured
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (NBC, KYMA) - Two people are dead and multiple people injured after a shooting overnight in Asheville, North Carolina. Authorities say the shooting happened near Biltmore Avenue just before 2:30 a.m. this morning. At least seven people were transported to the hospital, two in critical condition. Investigators say they have contained a large crime scene and collected evidence, including several shell casings. It's believed the sho…
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