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Nine People, Including Four Teens, Injured in Targeted Greensboro Banquet Hall Shooting

Detentions and recovered weapons have narrowed investigators’ focus, prompting a public tip request to identify suspects.

Overview

  • Gunfire erupted inside the Royal Banquet Hall on West Gate City Boulevard shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday, leaving nine people wounded.
  • The victims include a 15-year-old and three 17-year-olds and police say all nine are expected to survive their injuries.
  • Officers had checked the venue about 11:15 p.m. Saturday for reports of underage drinking and possible weapons but found no one armed at that time.
  • Police recovered multiple weapons, took two men into custody near the scene, and say detectives are still determining who is responsible and whether charges will be filed.
  • City leaders and police urged parents to supervise minors and asked the public to share tips or video with Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers as officials consider safety measures such as a curfew.