ROWLAND — The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the shooting death of a teenager that occurred on Sunday afternoon.

On Sunday at approximately 12:57 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Hidden Valley Road and Highway 74 West in Rowland, following a report of an individual being shot. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Cannan R. Scott, 15, of Pembroke, deceased at the scene.

The North Carolina Medical Examiner’s Office is assisting with the investigation.

Investigators have identified a person of interest, and the investigation remains ongoing. The case is being handled by the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division.

Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office at 910-671-3100.

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