In Duplin County, North Carolina, a man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred last year. According to the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office, on October 19, 2023, deputies and Duplin County EMS responded to a shooting on Shine Road near Faison. Upon arriving at the scene, they discovered two victims who had been shot.
One of the victims, Russell Hines, suffered injuries that were not life-threatening, while the second victim, Latonya Corbett, tragically died from her gunshot wounds. Authorities immediately began investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. As the investigation progressed, deputies worked to gather evidence that would lead to the identification of the suspect responsible for the crime.
After thorough investigation, law enforcement officials determined that they had enough evidence to issue an arrest warrant for Tyrek Melvin, a man from Newton Grove, North Carolina. Melvin, who was already known to law enforcement due to previous criminal activity, was charged with an open count of murder for the death of Corbett and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Melvin was arrested on Tuesday and taken into custody without bond, pending further legal proceedings. The investigation into the shooting has been ongoing, and law enforcement officials continue to seek more information about the events that led to the tragic incident.
The case has shocked the local community, and residents have expressed concern over the senseless violence that claimed the life of Corbett. As Melvin faces serious charges, the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its efforts to ensure justice is served in this case. The community remains on edge, as the investigation continues, and more details about the shooting are expected to emerge as the case progresses through the court system.
Authorities have urged anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
