Man accused of killing 2 family members at North Carolina home
35-year-old allegedly shot, killed his grandmother and uncle in New Hanover County
CASTLE HAYNE, N.C. (WBTV) - A man is facing murder charges after he allegedly killed two family members in North Carolina on Sunday.
The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office said it was called to a home on Davis Lane in the Castle Hayne area around 1 p.m. on Sept. 7.
When deputies got to the home, they found three people. Two of the people were dead, and 35-year-old Shan Shawon Hobbs was arrested. Deputies said their investigation revealed that Hobbs shot and killed the other two people.
Hobbs’ family told sister-station WECT that the two victims -- Rebia and Eric Hobbs -- were the suspect’s grandmother and uncle. The family also told WECT that Hobbs lived with his grandmother and uncle and had severe mental health issues.
The alleged murders happened at the home where all three lived.
Upon his arrest, Hobbs was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and was taken to the New Hanover County jail.
Court records showed he was denied bond soon after he was booked, and had a first court appearance set for Monday, Sept. 8.
Castle Hayne is near the North Carolina coast, about 15 minutes north of Wilmington.
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