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District attorney: Fatal shooting by Manteo officer was ‘tragic’ but ‘lawful’ and there will be no charges. SBI investigation ongoing
Five days after a Manteo police officer fatally shot a resident, the district attorney released a statement that the shooting was “tragic” but “lawful,” meaning he will not file charges against the officer. The SBI investigation remains ongoing.

Corinne Saunders
Oct 87 min read


Two more teen suspects charged as adults in fatal Avalon Pier shooting
The Kill Devil Hills Police Department on Tuesday arrested two local 17-year-olds in connection with the death of Zane Thomas Hughes, 19, from a fatal shooting at Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills in July.

Corinne Saunders
Sep 103 min read


KDH teen charged as adult with first-degree murder and another felony in fatal Avalon Pier shooting
A Kill Devil Hills teen is being charged as an adult with two felony charges, one of which is first-degree murder, in connection with Thursday’s fatal shooting at Avalon Pier, according to the district attorney.

Corinne Saunders
Aug 14 min read
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