3 people shot dead in Hertford Co., NC

HERTFORD COUNTY, NC - Authorities in Hertford County, North Carolina are investigating an apparent double-murder suicide.

Sheriff Juan E. Vaughan, Sr. says a suspect shot three people and then himself Sunday. Two victims and the suspect are dead. The other victim is listed in critical condition, Vaughan told WAVY.com.

According to Sheriff  Vaughan the gunman's name is Samuel Nash Long.
Vaughn tells WAVY.com there are three separate crime scenes -- one of them is at a business called United Turf on Route 258 just south of the town of Como.

Vaughn says two victims were shot at one location, one was shot at another, and the suspect apparently killed himself at a third location, on Boones Bridge Road.

A spokesperson for United Turf released the following statement:

The Officials of United Turf, Inc. would like to take this opportunity to express our sorrow for the tragic events which happened at our turf farm yesterday. We grieve with the families, our fellow employees and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with them all. At this time we know very few details and are cooperating with the investigation by the proper authorities.

Wendy Goodman
President
United Turf, Inc.