2 teens charged with attempted murder in basketball tournament shooting at Catawba College

SALISBURY, N.C — Two teenagers have been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred at Catawba College in December of last year, officials said.

On March 11, 2022, officials announced that 17-year-old Tyreze Devonte Miller and 17-year-old Isaiah Boulder had been charged with attempted murder.

On Dec. 29, 2021, officials said two teenagers were hurt in the shooting at Catawba College. Salisbury Police Chief Jerry Stokes said the victims were a 13-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy.

Officials said multiple shots were fired and one victim was flown to the hospital.

On Dec. 30, officials announced that neither victim is facing life-threatening injuries.

The shooting happened during the Sam Moir Basketball Tournament that was being held at the college. Police said more than 400 people were attending the high school game when a fight broke out and shots were fired inside the gym’s lobby.

The number of people inside the lobby when the shots were fired is still unclear.

The victims were not involved in the fight, officials said.

In a statement, Rowan-Salisbury Schools announced that the remainder of the tournament was canceled.

Salisbury police said the investigation into this incident is ongoing.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Lt. Crews at 704-638-5333.

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