Charged: Union Co. gang members fired 40+ shots in ‘densely populated’ neighborhood

UNION COUNTY, N.C. ( QUEEN CITY NEWS ) — Three gang members in Union County have been charged following a shooting that resulted in more than 40 shots being fired in a residential neighborhood earlier this year, the Union County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday.

In May, deputies responded to calls regarding a shooting near 1100 Eastwood Drive in Wingate. An initial investigation revealed more than 40 rounds were fired during a shooting incident in a densely populated residential community. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

A further investigation identified three suspects 19-year-old Derrick Moses, 22-year-old Lukus Buchanon, and 25-year-old Eddie Blackwell III.

All three men were arrested over the past week and are facing various charges ranging from attempted murder and gun possession as a felon. Moses and Buchannon are being held on $750,000 secured bonds while Blackwell is being held on a $1 million secured bond.

“The investigation into this shooting has been extensive, and I commend all the UCSO personnel responsible for this successful outcome,” Sheriff Cathey said. “These three suspects drove into a local neighborhood that was densely populated with single-family homes and recklessly fired a large number of rounds with no concern about where those rounds would land or who they may strike. I am thankful no one was injured and glad these dangerous men are off our streets.”

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