Walnut Acres is a single-street subdivision about a 55-mile drive northwest of Charlotte.

Per a report from NBC News, the sheriff’s office confirmed: “As of this release, twelve victims have been reported,” adding: “One of these reported victims is deceased. Another of these reported victims is in critical condition. Several others remain hospitalized.”

Authorities have not disclosed whether the victims are related or if they reside at the home where the shooting took place.

A resident told WBTV the shooting broke out during a pool party, claiming the gunfire “occurred mostly outside and appeared to be random”.

Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Maj. Aaron Turk also reported that there were approximately 100 people at the gathering, including juveniles, the Hickory Record reported.

The crime scene, he said, spans several areas – inside the