Garon Killian was previously charged with seven counts each of attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill in April, according to a previous Hickory Daily Record article. He posted a $50,000 bond for his release in April under the conditions that he does not possess or touch a firearm.

Around 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, law enforcement responded to reports of multiple people shot at a residence on Walnut Acres Drive in the Mountain View community.