CONOVER, N.C. — The Catawba County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide that left one person dead and another in critical condition Sunday morning.
Deputies responded to a breaking or entering call in progress at a home along 30th Street Northeast in Conover around 2:47 a.m.
Two people were found shot at the scene, according to deputies. One victim was pronounced dead and another was taken to a local hospital with critical injuries.
Deputies later said it was a mom, 46-year-old Amy Raelynne Phillips, and daughter, 22-year-old Keiyara Kelly Johnson, who were shot at the scene. Phillips was pronounced dead and Johnson was taken to the hospital with critical injuries.
A suspect, 24-year-old Shykwon Rashad Gibbs, was apprehended at the scene, according to deputies. Gibbs was charged with murder, attempted murder and first-degree burglary.
Officials said Gibbs is being held with no bond and is expected to appear in Catawba County District Court on June 20.
Deputies believe the incident stemmed from a domestic disturbance.
This investigation remains active and ongoing.
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