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Mountain getaway rocked by ‘latest chapter’ of deadly violence as officials avoid gang label in tourist town
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· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from FOX 11 Los Angeles, including information about the city's response to the violence in the typically quiet Blue Ridge tourist town.
A violent incident occurred in Asheville, North Carolina, resulting in the deaths of two people and injuring seven others. The shooting happened in the downtown area of the city. Police have stated that the incident was a direct retaliatory act.
However, they have chosen not to label the violence as gang-related. Further details about the incident are available from FOX 11 Los Angeles , including information about the city's response to the violence in the typically quiet Blue Ridge tourist town.
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Category: safety Published: August 10, 2026 Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) Reading time: 1 min
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