An early Saturday shooting has left three people dead and four others wounded during a party in a Wilmington home.
Wilmington Police officers rushed to the scene at 718 Kidder Street shortly after midnight following a gunfight report.
As of Saturday morning, Police had no suspect in custody as they believe at least one gunman remains at large following the shooting.
The victims’ identities were not immediately disclosed pending next-of-kin notification. Anyone with information regarding the incident or the suspect(s) is urged to call the police.
New Hanover and Pender County District Attorney Ben David described the incident as “one of the worst crimes we have ever had in the Port City.”
“The community’s unimaginable grief must be met with an equal commitment to get justice for all of the victims in this case.”