FIRST ON 3: Teen killed in Creekwood was charged with murder in 2007

THIS INFORMATION FROM A NEWS RELEASE SENT TO THE WWAY NEWSCHANNEL 3 NEWSROOM

WILMINGTON, NC (NEWS RELEASE) – The investigation into the double shooting Thursday night in Creekwood is continuing today.

The shooting victim who died from his injuries was Teshon Malik Lane, age 19, of Wilmington. The other victim remains hospitalized in stable condition. His name is not being released at this stage in the investigation.

Investigators are emphasizing that information about this case may be submitted anonymously through Text-A-Tip. Enter Tip708 and the information, and send to 274637 (CRIMES).

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WILMINGTON, NC (NEWS RELEASE) — The Wilmington Police Department is investigating a shooting in the Creekwood community. The call was dispatched at 11:50 p.m. on Thursday night.

One man has died and a second male victim is being treated at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Investigators currently are canvassing the neighborhood and interviewing potential witnesses.

No additional details can be released at this time, but more information will be made available as the investigation progresses.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Wilmington Police Department at 910-343-3600. Information may be submitted anonymously through Text-A-Tip. Enter Tip708 and the information, and send to 274637 (CRIMES).

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WWAYTV3.com story from August 2007:

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police detectives have charged two suspects in connection with a drive-by shooting that left a 17-year-old boy dead. Seventeen-year-old Anthony Jackson of Wilmington and 16-year-old Teshon Malik Lane of Wilmington were charged with homicide late Friday evening. Darius Hassan Green lived within a few blocks of where the shooting took place. He was walking in the 4100 block of Princess Place at about 4:15 p.m. Friday, when he was shot from a moving vehicle. He was pronounced dead at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The motive for the shooting is still unclear. Detectives are still investigating the incident. An autopsy is scheduled for Saturday.