A 17-year-old has been charged with one count of murder in connection with the shooting death of a 16-year-old on June 23 inside his home in Wilson, North Carolina. According to the Wilson Police Department, the suspect was served with a warrant and taken into custody at the Pitt County Juvenile Detention Center.
The victim, also a teenager, was found shot dead inside his residence in the 600 block of Spruce Street. The police department is still investigating the incident and asks anyone with information to contact them at (252) 399-2323 or Crime Stoppers at (252) 243-2255.
This is not the only recent homicide case in Wilson County, as a 10-year-old was previously charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of an infant. The investigation into this latest incident is ongoing.
The Wilson Police Department has released few details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation. As more information becomes available, it will be shared by local authorities.
This incident highlights concerns about gun violence and youth crime in North Carolina communities.