Three teens arrested, one sought in shooting death of 35-year-old in Hickory

The 35-year-old was found shot to death at Blue Ridge Heights Apartments around 12:30 p.m. Monday.
The 35-year-old was found shot to death at Blue Ridge Heights Apartments around 12:30 p.m. Monday.
Published: Jun. 15, 2022 at 12:49 PM EDT
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HICKORY, N.C. (WBTV) - Police have arrested three teenagers wanted in connection with a deadly shooting at a Hickory apartment complex Monday.

According to the Hickory Police Department, officers have taken three 16-year-olds into custody. Their names were not released.

Investigators continue to search for a 15-year-old wanted in the murder of 35-year-old Shonniel Blackburn.

Blackburn was found shot to death at Blue Ridge Heights Apartments around 12:30 p.m. Monday.

Juvenile petitions for murder have been issued for the four teenage suspects.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hickory Police Department at (828) 328-5551 or contact Investigator Cadyn Laffon at claffon@hickorync.gov.

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