Three tree care workers were shot July 24, 2024, in Green Mountain, North Carolina. The workers were clearing trees for a power company when the incident occurred. Officials shot and injured the original shooter, and he was taken into custody. The condition of the victims was unknown, according to a WCCB Charlotte, Associated Press report.
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