Crime
Greenville Police Investigating Overnight Shooting That Injured Two Children
Greenville, N.C. — The Greenville Police Department is actively investigating an early morning shooting that left two young children injured after gunfire struck their residence while they were sleeping.
At approximately 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, officers responded to a report of shots fired at 900 A Masters Lane.
Upon arrival, they located a 7-year-old boy inside the apartment who had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the ankle.
The child was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
A 12-year-old boy in the same apartment also suffered a bullet graze wound, which was treated on scene by EMS personnel.
According to preliminary investigations, the children were asleep inside their home at the time of the incident, and the gunfire appears to have originated from outside the apartment.
Numerous shell casings were recovered from the scene, indicating multiple shots were fired. No other injuries were reported, and there was no damage found to nearby apartments.
At this time, police have not identified any suspects or established a clear motive.
“This was a senseless act of violence that endangered innocent children in the safety of their own home,” said Interim Chief of Police Richard Tyndall. “The Greenville Police Department will not tolerate this kind of reckless disregard for human life. We are fully committed to bringing those responsible to justice, and this case will remain a top priority for our investigators.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident to contact the Greenville Police Department at 252-329-4300, or to submit anonymous tips through Pitt-Greenville Crimestoppers at 252-758-7777.
The investigation remains ongoing, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Crime
Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton charged with the murder in stabbing of her boyfriend Darius Montreal Boglin
A 43-year-old woman from Bessemer has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend earlier this month, according to authorities.
Court records show Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, 43, is charged with the murder of Darius Montreal Boglin, 45.
Carlton was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on March 5 and is currently being held without bond.
Officers with the Bessemer Police Department were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to the 3100 block of Avenue B following reports of a stabbing.
According to Detective Justin Burmeister, responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered Boglin suffering from a stab wound in a driveway.
Emergency responders attempted to assess his condition, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Authorities said Carlton was still present at the location when officers arrived and was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators confirmed that Carlton and Boglin were involved in a dating relationship.
Charging documents allege that the fatal incident occurred during an altercation when Boglin allegedly grabbed Carlton from behind, at which point she stabbed him, resulting in his death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Bessemer Police Department at 205-425-2411 or 205-481-4366. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s tip line at 205-428-3541, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.