Law enforcement in North Carolina has initiated an investigation following a tragic incident where five individuals were discovered fatally shot in a residence in Eastern Carolina during the night on Thursday.

WRAL, the NBC Station based in Raleigh, has reported that a homicide inquiry has been launched subsequent to the grim discovery. According to authorities, the incident unfolded when an individual, who was acquainted with the occupants of the home situated south of Clinton, visited the residence to check on their well-being. Shockingly, they found the five individuals within the home had been shot and killed.

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Law enforcement swiftly responded to the distressing scene, arriving just after midnight, as reported by the Raleigh news station. A substantial presence of sheriff’s deputies was visible at the residence located off Garland Highway at approximately 4 a.m., as documented by the news outlet.

The response to this harrowing discovery involved the participation of not only local police but also sheriff’s deputies and agents from The State Bureau of Investigation. Their concerted efforts were aimed at unraveling the circumstances surrounding this tragic event and bringing clarity to the situation.

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As the investigation continues to unfold, the community and authorities are left grappling with the shock and grief stemming from this deeply distressing incident. Further details are eagerly awaited as law enforcement seeks to piece together the events leading to this devastating loss of life.