Prospect hill: Multiple people were killed and at least one other person was injured in a mass shooting in Prospect Hill, North Carolina on Wednesday, authorities said. The Caswell County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies responded shortly before 8 a.m. local time (1200GMT) to a shooting at a residence on Brooks Road, where they discovered multiple victims with gunshot wounds.

According to Philippines News Agency, one individual was transported to Duke University Hospital, while several others were declared dead at the scene. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation indicated that the shooting happened at approximately 8:30 a.m. local time (1230GMT). State investigators collaborated with local deputies and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol at the scene to manage the situation.

Crime scene investigators are actively gathering evidence and conducting interviews with witnesses as authorities proceed to notify the victims' next of kin. Officials assured that there is no ongoing threat to the public, confirming that the incident was isolated to the specific property.

Authorities have not yet disclosed the number of victims or provided any information regarding a potential suspect or motive.