A third person has been charged in connection with the shooting death late last month of a Henderson man.
Police Chief Marcus Barrow said Jamarius Hakeem Smith, 21, of Stem in Granville County was arrested without incident on Monday. Smith is currently being held at the Vance County Detention Center pending court proceedings, Barrow said in a written statement to WIZS News Tuesday.
James E. Mellon, 27, of 465 Powell St., died of a single gunshot wound on April 29.
Rashaun Hunt and Jada Peace, both 21 years old, face charges in connection with the death. They were remanded to the Vance County Detention Facility pending initial court appearances.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact the police department via Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at 252.492.1925, by using the P3 app, by calling the police department at 252.438.4141, or by Facebook or Instagram.
Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information assisting in criminal cases.
