Police documents show connection between alleged shooter & victim in Avalon Pier shooting

19-year-old Zane Hughes’ mom Nicole Hassell continues to feel tragedy should have been prevented

By: Will Thomas | WTKR

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KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. — A 2024 Kill Devil Hills Police Department report gave News 3 more information on the connection between the alleged shooter and the victim, who was shot and killed in the parking lot at Avalon Pier.

Nicole Hassell, the mother of 19-year-old Zane Hughes, who was killed on July 31, is adamant that this tragedy should have been prevented.

Hassell told News 3 she feels she still isn’t getting answers, even after meeting with law enforcement since the shooting and D

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