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🌱 What Maxton police are saying about the shooting under investigation.

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  • What Maxton police are saying about the shooting under investigation.

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📰 News we're reading

• Shooting under investigation in Maxton (wmbfnews.com) — Maxton police are investigating a recent shooting in town and say more details, including possible charges, will be released when appropriate. Interim Chief Patrick Hunt thanked neighboring agencies for their help and noted the three-day Maxton Ultimate Reunion at Rob Henderson Park ended safely with no reported incidents.
   

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