DUDLEY, N.C. — A 17-year-old male has been charged with murder and multiple other felony offenses following a shooting that left another juvenile dead in the Dudley community.
According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, the Wayne County Communications Center received a report of a shooting in the area of Sandhill Drive on Friday, November 6, at approximately 5:22 p.m.
Deputies responded to the scene and arrived approximately three minutes after receiving the call. Upon arrival, they discovered a juvenile victim who was unresponsive and not breathing.
Detectives with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
During the investigation, detectives identified a 17-year-old male juvenile as a potential suspect. Following additional investigative efforts and interviews, the juvenile was taken into custody.
The suspect faces three felony charges:
- Murder
- Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon
- Discharging a Weapon into Occupied Property
Due to the suspect’s age, authorities will not release additional identifying information.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has not released further details about the victim or the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
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