Johnston County Deputies Investigate Deadly Shooting Near Clayton

CLAYTON, N.C. — One person is dead and another injured following a shooting early Saturday morning off NC 42 East near Clayton.

According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a home on Valley Field Drive in the Flowers community. When they arrived, they found two people suffering from gunshot wounds.

One victim was transported by EMS to a nearby hospital. The second victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities said the case is being investigated as a homicide. One person has been taken into custody in connection with the incident.

Investigators said there is no ongoing threat to the public…

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