Roanoke Rapids police Chief Chuck Hasty said in a statement this morning investigators are still processing the crime scene at a parking located behind MIR’s Sports Bar and Grill and reviewing statements by witnesses.
All leads in the 1 a.m. shooting are being followed up on, Hasty said in the statement.
The statement backs what a witness told rrspin.com earlier this morning that an altercation occurred inside the building located off Julian R. Allsbrook Highway and then spilled over into the parking lot where numerous shots were fired and struck the victims.
While officers were responding several callers who initially reported the matter called to tell dispatch one person had been shot outside in the parking lot.
Officers found several vehicles which had been damaged from the gunshots and learned one of the victims was taken to the hospital by private vehicle.
Officers responding to the hospital to speak with the victim discovered three people were shot.
It was not immediately clear whether nuisance abatement proceedings will be brought against the establishment following the shooting.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the police department at 252-533-2810 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.