Surry County Officials Investigate Shooting Incident on Welcome Baptist Church Road

Surry County Officials Investigate Shooting Incident on Welcome Baptist Church Road

Surry County officials are currently looking into a shooting incident that took place on Welcome Baptist Church Road on a Thursday afternoon, resulting in multiple individuals being taken to the hospital. Chief Deputy Larry Lowe from the Surry County Sheriff's Office confirmed the investigation into the shooting, clarifying that it did not happen at the church itself but at a nearby residential location. The injured individuals were transported to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, with one person being airlifted. The incident reportedly occurred around 2:30 p.m., leading to the closure of Welcome Baptist Church Road for investigation purposes. Authorities are also searching for a person in a burgundy vehicle linked to the shooting, as per scanner reports. Further details about the investigation have not been disclosed by the Surry County Sheriff's Office.