Two teens arrested after deadly shooting in Hickory

HICKORY, N.C. – Hickory Police have arrested two teenagers after a deadly shooting near a church daycare.

Police found 22-year-old Mason Pridemore shot to death inside a car on Thursday. It happened in the parking lot of 1405 29th Avenue Drive Northeast in Hickory.

Both suspects are just 17 years old and are both charged with first-degree murder.

Their names have not been released. They are being held in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice without bond.

This incident remains under an active investigation.