DEPUTIES: Woman found dead after shots fired at Sneads Ferry business; deputies respond to concerns

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing concerns in the Sneads Ferry community after a woman died following a shooting Thursday night.

According to the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of shots fired around 8 p.m. Thursday at 1344 Highway 210.

When deputies arrived, officials say they found an adult woman suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officials say she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Deputies later determined the woman had fired multiple shots into a business before deputies arrived. Officials say the incident stemmed from a domestic-related matter and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

The investigation remains ongoing.

In a Facebook post, the sheriff’s office acknowledged concerns within the Sneads Ferry community and urged residents to seek information from official sources and to avoid unverified social media posts or speculation when trying to understand incidents occurring in their community.

They also recognized that the public may have questions that cannot always be answered immediately following an incident.

Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide can call or text 988 for support.