🌱Tragedy Strikes NC, 5 Dead 2 Injured In Gun Incident + MPD Arrest!

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Mooresville Daily. Let's get this weekend started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's issue includes:

• A fifteen-year-old arrested on suspicion of possession of a gun, killing five and injuring two.
• Suspected scam artist arrested by MPD.
• Blake Harris has a new employer.

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But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mooresville:

1. According to an article from the Associated Press, "Police say a 15-year-old boy fatally shot two people in the streets of a neighborhood in North Carolina's capital city, then fled toward a walking trail, where he killed three more people and wounded two others. Raleigh police Chief Estella Patterson on Friday said the suspect is hospitalized in critical condition following the shootings late Thursday afternoon." (Mooresville Tribune)
2. The Mooresville Police Department has made an arrest in the online sales scams in Mooresville. According to the MPD Facebook post, "The MPD began receiving reports in September about victims of fraud while attempting to sell items on social media. The victims stated that they had listed items for sale on Facebook Marketplace and agreed to meet an individual at various locations in Mooresville to sell the items. During these meetings, the suspect purchased expensive electronic devices from the victims using what the victims later found out was counterfeit currency.
   MPD Detectives identified the suspect as 25-year-old Lance Tyler Loper of Mooresville. The Mooresville Police Department is asking that if you or anyone you know may have been a victim of or made transactions with Loper, please contact Sergeant G. Lawing at 704-658-9007 or glawing@mooresvillenc.gov." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
3. Hendrick Motorsports announced Friday, the hiring of Blake Harris to take the reins for the No. 48 pit box. Bob Jenkins, owner of Front Row Motorsports had this to say about Harris' departure, according to Speedway Media.com, "We wish Blake nothing but the best in the future. He helped our organization become better and we are committed to ensuring that all our teams continue to improve. ... We have already begun the process of building for next season in a lot of different areas. This includes finding our next leader of the No. 34 Ford team." (SpeedwayMedia.com)

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Today in Mooresville:

• Father Daughter Dance sponsored by PTO (12:00 AM)
• 41st Annual Blue [censored] Classic - Mooresville Senior High School (12:00 AM)
• PSAT/NMQST - Mooresville Senior High School (7:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "Ella says, "It is almost BOO day! Makes sure you stay safes while tricks-or-treating with my tips!" Tip #1 – Travel in a pack. Wonder Ella always trick-or-treats with her MPD K9 pals." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Police Department: "What are you doing on 1Oct. 23? Join us in Downtown Mooresville for our 2022 Afternoon Out! Sunday, October 23 from 2-5:30 p.m. in Downtown Mooresville This free family-friendly event will include food, games, demonstrations and prizes." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Chamber of Commerce: "Treadz Local Business https://treadznc.com/" (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Join Special Olympics Lake Norman Saturday, October 29 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for Boo Bash 2022! We can't wait to see you there! #boobash2022" (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "We're half-way through the Tackling Hunger Month and your donation is needed as more and more individuals and families are flocking to Feed NC in desperate need of nutrition and supplies as inflation continues to rise. " (Feed NC via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Karena Garrity

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