North Carolina

Man kills patron at North Carolina bar, turns gun on self

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Investigators say a 26-year-old man shot and killed someone inside an Asheville bar, then ran into the parking lot and shot himself in the head.

Police said in a news release that 28-year-old Andrew Roper died from several gunshots to the chest inside the Just One More Bar around 9 p.m. Friday.

Authorities say Colton Halford survived shooting himself and is in critical condition at a hospital.

Detectives say they are continuing to interview people in the bar and investigate the case. No motive for the shooting has been given.