Castle Hayne Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Wilmington

Castle Hayne man charged with second-degree murder in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A New Hanover County man is facing a murder charge following an incident in New Hanover County. According to court records, David Eugene Bryan Jr., 35, of Castle Hayne, has been charged with second-degree murder. The charge stems from an incident that happened on April 22. Court documents allege Bryan unlawfully and with malice killed a man. Bryan was taken into custody on April 22. Records show he is being held without b…

Man charged with second-degree murder in shooting at Nash County home

Nash County sheriff's deputies arrested Cajlun Dunn. He is charged with second-degree murder after a fight that led to the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Marcus Toney, according to the sheriff's office.

Teen Charged With Second-Degree Murder In Fatal Stabbing

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - A 16-year-old St. Louis County juvenile accused of fatally stabbing a man in 2025 has been certified to stand trial as an adult and charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action, authorities said.The St. Louis County Family Court on April 21, 2026, certified Dakota Merit, 16, of the 200 block of Carrington Lane in St. Louis, Missouri, as an adult. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued the char…

16-year-old Lemay homicide suspect will be tried as an adult

On April 21, the St. Louis County Family Court certified 16-year-old Dakota Merit to be tried as an adult for the August homicide of Derrick Merit. Dakota was charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. She is being held on $300,000, cash only, no 10% bond. All charges are merely accusations, and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. On August 17, 2025, St. Louis County police officer…