Three dead, two injured after NC lumber company shooting

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Three dead, two injured after NC lumber company shooting

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STAR, NC (WMBF) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate a shooting that left three dead and two injured at a North Carolina lumber company Friday morning.

According to NBC affiliate WXII, a disgruntled employee reportedly entered the McBride Lumber Company and began shooting workers. Sheriff Dempsey Owens told WXII the suspect was later found inside his home.

He was transported to a hospital with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Three workers have died from their injuries.

WXII has a crew on the scene and has all the late, breaking details here. Check their story often for the latest.

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