Dad And 4-month-old Son Shot Dead In Front Porch Of Their North Carolina Home

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Dad And 4-month-old Son Shot Dead In Front Porch Of Their North Carolina Home

A father and his 4-month-old son have been shot dead following a shooting in North Carolina, police said.

Officers responded to a home in Monroe, North Carolina, just after 10 p.m. Sunday, May 29.

Police found 25-year-old Darion McClendon and 4-month-old Da’mari McClendon dead at the scene. Family confirmed they are father and son.

There were also bullet holes in the house and some of the cars that were parked outside the home.

Investigators are still working to learn what led to the shooting. No arrests have been made.

Officers said a 9-year-old and an 11-year-old were also inside the home when the shooting started.

Monroe Police Chief Bryan Gilliard urged anyone with information to come forward.

"This is a very difficult time for our community and our officers in the face of this senseless act of violence. We are committed to bringing the perpetrator of this crime to justice," Gilliard said.

Police are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest.