Sheriff: Woman, 17-year-old kill each other during Aberdeen home invasion; investigators searching for 2 other suspects

A Moore County woman and a 17-year-old are dead after the two allegedly shot and killed each other Sunday afternoon during a home invasion.

2023-10-09

Darius Nicholson, 17, of Richmond County, was one of three people who staged a home invasion in the 100 block of Forest Circle in Aberdeen on Sunday afternoon, according to police.

At 4:15 p.m., Tynasha Collins, 23, was at home when she was shot and killed. Police said Collins also shot Nicholson. Someone took Nicholson to Moore Regional Hospital, where he later died.

Investigators are working to identify at least two more people responsible for the home invasion and death of Collins. The incident is believed to be drug related.

Fields said Nicholson used to live in the neighborhood, and investigators are working to determine if there was any connection between him and Collins.

"It's sad to have this," Fields said. "We've lost two young lives over drugs. That's the bottom line, unfortunately."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Moore County Sheriff’s Office Tipline at 910-947-4444.