News 7 residents, nurse die in NC nursing home shooting

**doomy3** · 03-29-2009, 08:56 PM

WTF.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...07KDwD977V6VG0

7 residents, nurse die in NC nursing home shooting

By TOM FOREMAN Jr. and KEVIN MAURER – 4 hours ago

CARTHAGE, N.C. (AP) — A gunman burst into a North Carolina nursing home Sunday morning and started "shooting everything," killing seven residents and a nurse and wounding at least three others.

Robert Stewart, 45, of Moore County, was charged hours later with eight counts of first-degree murder and a single charge of felony assault of a law enforcement officer. Authorities offered few other details, allowing only that Stewart was not a patient or an employee at the nursing home, and isn't believe to be related to any of the victims.

"It's a horrible event in any size town, particularly, though, when you deal with a small town such as Carthage," said Police Chief Chris McKenzie. "It's hard. This is my home, my small town. I was born and raised here so, yeah, I take it to heart a little bit. All you can do is move forward."

Authorities said Stewart began his rampage around 10 a.m. at Pinelake Health and Rehab, a nursing home in the North Carolina Sandhills about 60 miles southwest of Raleigh. A police officer, 25-year-old Justin Garner, was also wounded before Stewart was shot and apprehended.

Sen. Harris Blake, a Moore County Republican, said six people were killed at the scene and two died later at a hospital in nearby Pinehurst. He said sheriff's officials told him that Stewart "comes in and just starts shooting everything around."

The victims were identified as residents Tessie Garner, 88; Lillian Dunn, 89; Jessie Musser, 88; Bessie Hendrick, 78; John Goldston, 78; Margaret Johnson, 89; Louise Decker, 98; and nurse Jerry Avent, whose age wasn't immediately available.

Gretchen Kelly, a spokeswoman at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in nearby Pinehurst, said six people were brought to the hospital from the nursing home. Two died, two were discharged and two were still being treated. She wouldn't release further details on the injuries or conditions of those hospitalized.

Late Sunday afternoon, authorities appeared to be conducting a search of the nursing home's parking lot, which they had blocked off with yellow police tape. Among the items they found was a camouflaged-colored rifle or shotgun, which was leaning against the side of a Jeep Cherokee.

The road leading to the home was filled with parked cars, both of police and relatives of those living at Pinelake. Howard McMillian, of Lakeview, said he raced to the scene as soon as he heard about the shooting. His 56-year-old sister lives at the nursing home, and McMillian said his brother had gotten a call from officials saying she was unharmed.

"I know she's real nervous," McMillian said. "I just want to make sure she's OK."

A nursing home Web site said the facility that opened in 1993 has 110 beds, including 20 for those with Alzheimer's disease.

Carthage is a small town of roughly 1,800 people in the North Carolina Sandhills, an area popular among retirees and home to several noted golf courses, including the famed Pinehurst resort and its No. 2 course that regularly hosts the U.S. Open.

Pinelake Health and Rehab was last inspected in May, and the review resulted in an overall five-star — or "much above average" — rating from federal Medicaid officials.

Associated Press Writer Erin Gartner contributed to this report from Raleigh, N.C.

Delano · 03-30-2009, 06:43 AM

Sounds like the nurse was quite the hero.

Poor guy was shot 27 times for his bravery.

WhitiE · 03-30-2009, 06:57 AM

dude probably thought it would be an easy target with everyone being old and most being female.....

jidar · 03-30-2009, 07:05 AM

seven residents and a nurse, so by my figures that's what.. 75 points?

**Skip Towne** · 03-30-2009, 07:15 AM

Anybody seen badgirl?

Chiefaholic · 03-30-2009, 08:01 AM

If this were a black male doing the shooting in Oakland, would people be marching in the street calling him a hero? As far as I'm concerned, the cop screwed up by just wounding him.

**Dave Lane** · 03-30-2009, 08:17 AM

I know this is a weird response, but you go into a nursing home where everyone is in walkers and can barely move and you only shoot 7 people? I mean it completely horrific and barbaric but I'd expect there to be 100s shot. Its the completely craziest thing I've every read about. I'm glad it didn't happen that way but damn I'm shocked it wasn't way worse.

**doomy3** · 03-30-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Lane

I know this is a weird response, but you go into a nursing home where everyone is in walkers and can barely move and you only shoot 7 people? I mean it completely horrific and barbaric but I'd expect there to be 100s shot. Its the completely craziest thing I've every read about. I'm glad it didn't happen that way but damn I'm shocked it wasn't way worse.

Supposedly, he shot some people, and then just passed up others and let them live. Pretty weird deal.

**Dave Lane** · 03-30-2009, 09:00 AM

Very weird. Did he knew someone there or was it totally random??

03-29-2009, 08:56 PM
doomy3 Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $5173539	7 residents, nurse die in NC nursing home shooting WTF. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...07KDwD977V6VG0 7 residents, nurse die in NC nursing home shooting By TOM FOREMAN Jr. and KEVIN MAURER – 4 hours ago CARTHAGE, N.C. (AP) — A gunman burst into a North Carolina nursing home Sunday morning and started "shooting everything," killing seven residents and a nurse and wounding at least three others. Robert Stewart, 45, of Moore County, was charged hours later with eight counts of first-degree murder and a single charge of felony assault of a law enforcement officer. Authorities offered few other details, allowing only that Stewart was not a patient or an employee at the nursing home, and isn't believe to be related to any of the victims. "It's a horrible event in any size town, particularly, though, when you deal with a small town such as Carthage," said Police Chief Chris McKenzie. "It's hard. This is my home, my small town. I was born and raised here so, yeah, I take it to heart a little bit. All you can do is move forward." Authorities said Stewart began his rampage around 10 a.m. at Pinelake Health and Rehab, a nursing home in the North Carolina Sandhills about 60 miles southwest of Raleigh. A police officer, 25-year-old Justin Garner, was also wounded before Stewart was shot and apprehended. Sen. Harris Blake, a Moore County Republican, said six people were killed at the scene and two died later at a hospital in nearby Pinehurst. He said sheriff's officials told him that Stewart "comes in and just starts shooting everything around." The victims were identified as residents Tessie Garner, 88; Lillian Dunn, 89; Jessie Musser, 88; Bessie Hendrick, 78; John Goldston, 78; Margaret Johnson, 89; Louise Decker, 98; and nurse Jerry Avent, whose age wasn't immediately available. Gretchen Kelly, a spokeswoman at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in nearby Pinehurst, said six people were brought to the hospital from the nursing home. Two died, two were discharged and two were still being treated. She wouldn't release further details on the injuries or conditions of those hospitalized. Late Sunday afternoon, authorities appeared to be conducting a search of the nursing home's parking lot, which they had blocked off with yellow police tape. Among the items they found was a camouflaged-colored rifle or shotgun, which was leaning against the side of a Jeep Cherokee. The road leading to the home was filled with parked cars, both of police and relatives of those living at Pinelake. Howard McMillian, of Lakeview, said he raced to the scene as soon as he heard about the shooting. His 56-year-old sister lives at the nursing home, and McMillian said his brother had gotten a call from officials saying she was unharmed. "I know she's real nervous," McMillian said. "I just want to make sure she's OK." A nursing home Web site said the facility that opened in 1993 has 110 beds, including 20 for those with Alzheimer's disease. Carthage is a small town of roughly 1,800 people in the North Carolina Sandhills, an area popular among retirees and home to several noted golf courses, including the famed Pinehurst resort and its No. 2 course that regularly hosts the U.S. Open. Pinelake Health and Rehab was last inspected in May, and the review resulted in an overall five-star — or "much above average" — rating from federal Medicaid officials. Associated Press Writer Erin Gartner contributed to this report from Raleigh, N.C.
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