A baby and an adult were gunned down Sunday night in a shooting at a Monroe, North Carolina apartment.
Officers responded just after 10 p.m. to a home on Morrow Avenue, between South Church and Maurice streets.
Authorities said they found 25-year-old Darion McClendon and 4-month-old Da’mari McClendon dead at the scene. Family confirmed they are father and son.
According to a Facebook post from the baby’s mother, it’s confirmed they are father and son.
Investigators are still working to learn what led to the shooting. No arrests have been made.
“This is a very difficult time for our community and our officers in the face of this senseless act of violence. We are committed to bringing the perpetrator of this crime to justice. If anyone has any information, please come forward. We need people in the community to help us in this process,” said Monroe Police Chief Bryan Gilliard.
Darion left behind another son, who is just 2 years old.
Police are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Monroe Police Department at 704-282-4700 or Union County Crime Stoppers at 704-283-5600.
This is a developing story.
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