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Ahoskie Today
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Trio Shot, Suspects Sought in Ahoskie
Victims drove bullet-riddled car to hospital after shooting on Ahoskie-Cofield Road
Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:26pm
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The remnants of a violent attack on a rural North Carolina road raise unsettling questions about public safety.Ahoskie TodayThree people were shot and hospitalized in Ahoskie, North Carolina on Monday afternoon. The victims drove themselves to the local hospital in a car that was riddled with bullet holes, flat tires, and broken glass. Law enforcement is currently investigating the incident and withholding the identities of the victims.
Why it matters
Gun violence and drive-by shootings are an ongoing public safety concern in many communities. This incident raises questions about the circumstances that led to the attack, whether the victims were targeted, and if there is an ongoing threat to the local Ahoskie area.
The details
According to the Hertford County Sheriff, deputies received a call around 2:30 pm about shots fired in the Ahoskie-Cofield Road area. The three victims were able to drive themselves to the nearby ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, but their vehicle was riddled with bullet holes and had flat tires and broken glass. The car was impounded by law enforcement as part of the investigation.
- The incident occurred around 2:30 pm on Monday, April 7, 2026.
The players
Hertford County Sheriff Dexter Hayes
The sheriff who received the initial call about the shooting and is leading the investigation.
What’s next
Law enforcement is currently withholding the identities of the victims as they continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The takeaway
This violent incident highlights the ongoing challenges communities like Ahoskie face in addressing gun crime and ensuring public safety. Authorities will need to work quickly to identify the suspects and determine if this was a targeted attack or a random act of violence.