Crime
2 killed, 1 injured after shooting at residence in Lillington, suspect at large
LILLINGTON, N.C. — Authorities in Harnett County are searching for a 15-year-old male suspect who allegedly opened fire at a residence near Lillington, killing two people and injuring a third.
The suspect remains at large as law enforcement agencies intensify the manhunt.
The incident occurred at approximately 5:18 p.m. Tuesday, when the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office received reports of multiple people shot at a home located at 15 Kentucky Derby Lane.
Responding deputies arrived to find three victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite emergency life-saving measures, two victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
A third victim was transported to an area hospital with injuries; their current condition has not been released.
A large number of law enforcement officers, Harnett County paramedics, and other emergency personnel remain on site as investigators work to process the scene and gather evidence.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or a possible motive for the shooting.
Sheriff’s officials are urging anyone who may have seen the suspect or has information on his whereabouts to contact the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office immediately, stressing that the individual is considered armed and dangerous.
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.