Breaking News: Shooting Incident Under Investigation in Burke County’s Jonas Ridge Community
BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — A developing situation is unfolding in the Jonas Ridge community of Burke County, where sheriff’s deputies have responded to the scene of a shooting that occurred late Thursday afternoon. The incident has prompted a swift and coordinated response from local law enforcement and emergency services, as the investigation into the circumstances of the shooting continues.
According to official reports from the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a rural area along Bald Ground Mountain Road after receiving a 911 call reporting gunfire. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a victim suffering from a gunshot wound in a wooded area approximately 40 yards off the main roadway. Due to the severity of the injuries, emergency medical personnel quickly arranged for the victim to be airlifted to a nearby hospital for urgent treatment. The identity and current condition of the victim have not yet been released, pending notification of family.
Deputies have established a secure perimeter around the scene, which lies in a dense and secluded section of forest. Investigators can be seen combing through the area, meticulously collecting evidence and documenting the scene. Crime scene tape surrounds the section of the woods where the shooting occurred, and deputies are actively interviewing witnesses and local residents for any information that may shed light on the events that led to the gunfire.
Authorities have confirmed that one individual is currently being detained in connection with the incident. However, it remains unclear at this time whether the person in custody is suspected of being the shooter or merely a witness or individual involved in the incident in another capacity. The Sheriff’s Office has not released any names or further details about those involved, as the investigation remains in its early stages.
Residents in the Jonas Ridge area have expressed shock and concern as news of the incident spreads. The tight-knit mountain community is generally considered quiet and peaceful, making Thursday’s events particularly jarring for those who call the area home.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and contact the Burke County Sheriff’s Office. Meanwhile, investigators are working diligently to piece together the sequence of events and determine a motive.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Stay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for live coverage and continuing updates from the scene.