One injured after shooting at Tarboro High vs Southwest Edgecombe High football game, deputies say

One injured after shooting at Tarboro High vs Southwest Edgecombe High football game, deputies say
September 12, 2025

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One injured after shooting at Tarboro High vs Southwest Edgecombe High football game, deputies say

Note: Video provided by CBS 17’s sister station WNCT’s Ken Watlington shows the harrowing moments of people fleeing the stadium after the shots were fired, and EMS preparing to leave for the hospital with the victim.

TARBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — One person has been injured after shots rang out at a football game in Edgecombe County the sheriff’s office said.

According to the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office, one person was injured at the Tarboro High School vs. Southwest Edgecombe County High School football game.

The shooting injured one person who has been taken to the hospital by EMS, according to a Facebook post from the sheriff’s office. The office also said one person has been taken into custody.

The sheriff’s office told CBS 17 the scene is still active.

This is a developing story. Check back for more details.

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