Two dead after shooting incident in Kure Beach

KURE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - A dispute between two neighbors in Kure Beach Tuesday afternoon resulted in both men dead.

According to the Kure Beach Police Department, officers responded to 121 Ocean View Avenue shortly before 3 p.m. in reference to a dispute with shots fired.

“Upon arrival, officers discovered a deceased male victim with multiple gunshot wounds,” a KBPD news release states. “Responding officers determined the suspect returned to his residence. While attempting life-saving measures on the victim, officers heard a single gunshot come from the suspect’s residence.”

Officials say that the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Tactical unit made entry into the suspect’s residence where they located him dead.

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