Duo arrested in connection to Whiteville shootings

WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — Whiteville Police have charged two men in connection with a shooting earlier this month.

Police today arrested Aaron Kelly, 19, for two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill or inflict serious injury. Yesterday they arrested Diondi Sadler, 22. He is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill or inflict serious injury, larceny of a firearm, misdemeanor marceny and assault on a female.

Deonde Sadler (Source: VINElink.com)

Investigators say the charges stem from a shooting that occurred at Kent Place Apartments in Whiteville on Nov. 3. They say Kelly’s second assault charge was related to a shooting that occurred on Pinewood Drive in Whiteville.

Police say they also arrested Sadler’s brother Deonde Sadler, 22, for interfering with police and disorderly conduct.