WILMINGTON, N.C. – A 49-year-old Southport resident, Marcelino Morales Sanchez, has been arrested by the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office in connection with a shooting that occurred on Friday evening, January 26. Sanchez faces charges of attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill inflicting serious injury, and discharging a weapon into an occupied property.
The incident unfolded just outside the city limits on River Road, with law enforcement responding promptly to the scene. The victim, as of Saturday morning, is reported to be in stable condition. The Southport Police Department has stated that the investigation is still ongoing, with additional details expected to emerge in the coming days.
Sanchez is currently in custody at the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, held without bond as the legal proceedings progress.
In a shocking turn of events, a Southport resident, Marcelino Morales Sanchez, now faces serious charges following a shooting incident on Friday evening, as reported by the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office. The 49-year-old has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and discharging a weapon into an occupied property.
The incident occurred just outside Southport city limits on River Road, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. The victim, who was shot during the altercation, is said to be in stable condition as of Saturday morning. Authorities from the Southport Police Department have emphasized that the investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected in due course.
Marcelino Morales Sanchez is currently held in custody at the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, with no bond set. The legal proceedings surrounding this case will undoubtedly shed more light on the circumstances leading to this violent incident.
As the community awaits more information, the focus remains on the victim’s recovery and the pursuit of justice in this attempted murder case. Stay tuned for updates as the investigation unfolds.