3 People Dead in Haywood County

Haywood County -- July 9, 2024: On the morning of July 9, 2024, the Haywood County Sheriff's Office responded to a call

in the Panther Creek area of Clyde, North Carolina, where three individuals were found deceased. The identities of the individuals have not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.

What is known:

Location: Panther Creek Area, Clyde, NC

Incident: Discovery of Three Deceased Individuals

Details:

Time of Discovery: Approximately 8:00 AM
Responding Units: Haywood County Sheriff's Office, Clyde Police Department, and Haywood County Emergency Medical Services

Statement from Haywood County Sheriff's Office:

"We are deeply saddened by the discovery of three deceased individuals in the Panther Creek area. Our thoughts are with their families and loved ones during this difficult time. Our team is working diligently to gather all necessary information and determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident. We ask the public for patience and cooperation as we proceed with our investigation."

Request for Information:

Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Haywood County Sheriff's Office at (828) 452-6666.

Updates:

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The Haywood County Sheriff's Office will hold a press conference at 3:00 PM today to address the media and public.

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