An investigation into a fatal shooting at the Lumberton Super Walmart continues as authorities work to piece together the events surrounding the tragic incident that unfolded Friday afternoon. The shooting occurred on Fayetteville Road in Lumberton, North Carolina, prompting a swift response from multiple law enforcement agencies.
According to the Lumberton Police Department, officers arrived at the Walmart shortly after the shooting was reported. Upon entering the store, they found bystanders attempting to perform life-saving measures on a female victim who had sustained a gunshot wound.
The victim, identified as 42-year-old Brandy Nicole Olson of Lumberton, was immediately transported to UNC Health Southeastern for medical treatment. Despite the efforts of both bystanders and medical professionals, Olson later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead.
In the wake of the tragedy, authorities have shared that the investigation appears to be an isolated incident. It is believed that the shooter specifically targeted two individuals, both of whom were familiar to the suspect, while they were waiting in line at the Woodforest Bank inside the Walmart.
The nature of the relationship between the shooter and the victims has yet to be revealed by police, as investigators continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses.
Law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation include the Lumberton Police Department, the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).
Each agency is working collaboratively to follow up on several active investigative leads and determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities have urged anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward. Sergeant Blake Harrell of the Lumberton Police Department is overseeing the investigation and can be contacted at (910) 671-3845 for tips or leads.
Police are particularly interested in speaking with any witnesses who were present inside the Walmart at the time of the shooting or anyone who may have relevant information about the individuals involved.
The shooting has shocked the local community, and many have expressed their condolences for the victim’s family and friends. Brandy Olson’s death marks a tragic loss for the Lumberton area, and her loved ones are now left to grapple with the senseless violence that took her life.
Community members have rallied together in the wake of the incident, with some offering support to those affected and others calling for greater safety measures in public spaces.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are committed to bringing justice to those responsible for Olson’s death. As of now, no arrests have been made, and police continue to work diligently to gather all available evidence to identify the shooter and determine the motive behind the fatal attack.
With law enforcement agencies pooling their resources, it is expected that more details will emerge in the coming days as the investigation progresses.
