STATESVILLE, N.C. — One person is dead after a shooting in Statesville early Friday morning, according to the Statesville Police Department. Now, the man wanted in the shooting has turned himself in.
Officers responded to reports of shots fired along Fifth Street near Winston Avenue just before 4:15 a.m.
A man, identified as 31-year-old Shawn Darnell Whren Jr., was found inside the home, police said.
When was taken to Iredell Memorial Hospital by Iredell County EMS where he later died from his injuries.
Police later obtained a first-degree murder warrant for the arrest of 37-year-old Carl Anthony Cathey in the investigation. Just before 11 p.m. Friday night, Statesville Police said Cathey turned himself in. He is being held without bond.
This homicide investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Statesville Police Department at 704-878-3406 or 704-878-3516.
Note: WCNC instituted a new policy in March 2021 regarding the broadcast or posting of mugshots.
WCNC will only air or post a mugshot if the person has been formally charged with a crime and in a few other cases. The exceptions include: If it appears the person could be a danger to themselves or others or if they are wanted by authorities; to differentiate between people with a common name; if the photos could encourage more victims to come forward. The news-editorial leadership may also decide to use a mugshot based on the severity of the crime(s) committed and/or the level of public interest in the crime and ensuing criminal proceedings.
Cathey's mugshot was previously used since his whereabouts were unknown before turning himself in. Now that he is in custody and held on no bond, his mugshot is no longer being used.
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