Laurinburg Police Investigate Deadly Shooting

An investigation regarding a deadly shooting in Laurinburg is now underway. Yesterday afternoon, police received reports of a disturbance and shots fired on Alpha street. Upon arrival, they found 37-year-old Nekeia Whittington laying on the ground. She said she was hit by a car and it was later determined she also sustained a gunshot wound. Whittington was transported to a hospital where she later died from her injuries.