Crime
Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of 63-Year-Old in Velda City
VELDA CITY, Mo. — A man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 63-year-old Robert Lee Prince Jr., who was killed outside a residence on Lexington Avenue in Velda City on Thursday afternoon.
According to authorities, the incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. Police responded to the scene and later called in the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis to assist in the investigation.
Through their efforts, investigators quickly identified a person of interest.
By Friday afternoon, formal charges were filed against 31-year-old Terrell T. Mays.
He now faces charges of second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and tampering with physical evidence.
Investigators stated that Mays and Prince were known to one another and that the shooting stemmed from an altercation between the two men.
Specific details about the nature of their dispute have not yet been released.
Mays is currently in custody as the investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities have not yet disclosed if additional arrests or charges are expected.
EAST ARCADIA, N.C. — The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in East Arcadia.
According to a statement from BCSO spokesperson Amanda Sykes, the victim has been identified as 20-year-old Reginald Anzhaun Webb.
Deputies confirmed that Webb’s death is linked to a recent shooting in the area.
At this time, no suspects have been identified, and no arrests have been made.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward.
Tips can be submitted by contacting the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office at 910-862-6960.
Additional updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.