A Moore County double shooting on Gaines Street left two people dead Sunday night, sending shockwaves through the communities of Aberdeen and Pinehurst. The Moore County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the shooting happened around 9 p.m. on Gaines Street, just off NC Highway 5 — one of the area’s most traveled corridors between the two communities.
What Happened on Gaines Street in Moore County
Deputies responded to the scene just before 9 p.m. Sunday evening. When they arrived, two victims had been shot and were pronounced dead. Investigators have not yet released the names of the victims, and no suspect information has been made public as of this report.
The exact circumstances leading up to the Moore County double shooting on Gaines Street remain unknown. The sheriff’s office has confirmed the investigation is active and ongoing, and additional details may be released as the case develops.
A Community on Alert
Gaines Street sits in a residential stretch just off Highway 5 — a road that connects Aberdeen and Pinehurst and sees heavy local traffic daily. For residents in the Sandhills area, Sunday night’s shooting hit close to home in more ways than one.
Moore County is a largely suburban and rural community of approximately 100,000 residents. Violent crime at this level is uncommon, and local law enforcement is taking the case seriously. The Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward.
How to Help: Contact the Moore County Sheriff’s Office
If you have any information related to this shooting, contact the Moore County Sheriff’s Office directly or submit a tip through Moore County Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
This is a developing story. As investigators release more details, Star 102.5 and Sandhills News will provide updates. The safety and well-being of every resident across the Sandhills — from Southern Pines to Aberdeen to Pinehurst — is at the heart of why local news matters.
