FAISON HIGHWAY, NC – The Sampson County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a suspected murder-suicide that occurred over the weekend.
The incident took place at 1141 Faison Highway, where two gunshot victims were reported to the Sampson County E-911 Center at approximately 12:33 a.m. on Sunday.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered the bodies of a male and a female, whose identities are being withheld until family members are notified.
While details are still emerging, sheriff’s officials believe the incident was domestic-related. Further information will be available in the upcoming edition of Tuesday’s Sampson Independent.