The three deceased victims have been identified as 28-year-old Troy Scoville, 16-year-old Adrian Thelwell and Nicholas ‘Trubby’ Campbell.
Police reports say that gunmen invaded a party in New Ramble, Bogue at approximately 9:40 on Friday night, and fired several shots sending patrons scurrying for cover.
Following the attack nine persons were found suffering from gunshot wounds, they were rushed to hospital where three victims were pronounced dead.
Police have established no motives for the attacks.