Yesterday October 22, at approximately 7:45 p.m, Maiden PD and other law enforcement agencies responded to a reported shooting at a residence on P.J. McRee Road in Maiden.
Officers discovered three bodies in the home, along with one child, who was unharmed. This tragic incident is being treated as a triple homicide, with details still emerging as authorities continue their investigation.
The suspect, 27 year old Nathaniel Isaac Christenbury from Iron Station, was apprehended in neighboring Lincoln County after fleeing the scene.
Christenbury now faces three counts of first-degree murder and is being held without bond.
A motive behind these tragic shootings has yet to be released. Authorities have not yet disclosed whether Christenbury had any prior relationship or connections with the victims.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this case, or who may have witnessed anything unusual around that time, to come forward.
Stay tuned for updates as we continue to follow this developing story closely.
