HAMLET, NC — The City of Hamlet announced Monday that plans for 4th of July activities and fireworks were canceled due to several threats.
Hamlet’s Chief of Police says the threats stem from an ongoing murder investigation that happened around the middle of last week. The Chief says no arrests have been made in the case, and several threats were made regarding violence during tomorrow’s planned events.
Due to the nature of the threats, City officials and law enforcement decided it would be best to cancel the city’s July 4th plans.
The City released the following statement to residents:
“The City of Hamlet regrets to announce that all Fourth of July festivities planned for tomorrow, July 4, 2017, have been canceled. Due to heightened safety concerns and recent security developments that have been brought to the Cityβs attention, the City believes that this decision is in the best interest of the safety of our citizens and the community. The City is very saddened by the situation and apologizes for any inconveniences this may cause.”
