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Huntersville murder suspect arrested in New Jersey

Kelton Tyrich Silver was wanted for the murder of 28-year-old Zonta Dunlap on December 26, 2018.

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — A Charlotte man wanted in connection with a December murder in Huntersville was arrested by the FBI in New Jersey, police said. 

Kelton Tyrich Silver, 23, was wanted for his involvement in the killing of 28-year-old Zonta Dunlap on December 26, 2018. A second person was also shot during the incident. 

RELATED: Second suspect identified in December 26 Huntersville homicide

Credit: Huntersville Police
Kelton Tyrich Silver

Silver was charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, discharging a weapon into occupied property, possession of a firearm by a felon and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. 

One day after the shooting, Huntersville Police arrested Ivan Fernando Petty and charged him with first-degree murder among other charges in connection with the shooting. 

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