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Biltmore Avenue shooting kills 2, wounds 7 in Asheville retaliation
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Key Points:
- A retaliatory shooting on July 19 in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, killed two people and injured seven, linked to a July 5 shooting incident but not officially classified as gang-related by police.
- Interim Police Chief Jackie Stepp described the violence as between two groups with ongoing retaliatory acts, emphasizing the complexity beyond traditional gang activity.
- Authorities have identified several persons of interest and are coordinating with local, state, and federal partners while continuing their investigation.
- Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer highlighted challenges posed by North Carolina's relaxed gun laws and expressed openness to new violence prevention programs amid existing community safety efforts.
- Police recovered a Glock switch related to the shooting and are urging the public to provide information through multiple tip channels to aid the investigation.
