NEWTON, N.C. — Police in Newton are investigating a deadly shooting that happened inside a business on Locust Street Wednesday afternoon.
Channel 9’s Dave Faherty confirmed that police went to the scene of the Old Hickory Tannery for a reported shooting just after 3 p.m.
Faherty learned the shooting involved two workers at the plant. Police in Newton said the shooting happened in an office area of the plant.
Police told Faherty that a suspect is in custody.
The victim hasn’t been identified at this time.
This is a breaking news story, check back for updates.
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