One dead, another shot during overnight drive-by

One person is in the hospital recovering after being shot during a drive-by incident. Another victim was killed after being hit in the head by gunfire. It's not clear what sparked the confrontation between the occupants of two vehicles late Wednesday night, but the aftermath was horrifying to those living in the small community. The Catawba County Sheriff's Office said two cars were passing each other along Hope Road. As they got closer to each other, one of the people pulled a gun, and opened fire. The driver of the second car was struck at least once in the head. Another person inside was hit in the neck. The car veered off the roadway, and hit a power pole, snapping it in two. The gunman's vehicle sped off. Emergency crews arrived on scene and transported the passenger to an area hospital. The driver died a short time later after the shooting. It's unknown how the person who was shot in the neck is doing. Deputies report finding the suspect's car, and arresting two people inside. Charges are pending at this time.