Man charged with murder, kidnapping in death of Brunswick County resident
STATESVILLE, NC (WWAY) — A Brunswick County man has been identified as the victim of a homicide investigation in Statesville, where police have arrested a 27-year-old man on murder and kidnapping charges.
According to the Statesville Police Department, the victim was identified as Jason Thomas Stanley of Brunswick County.
Police say officers responded to a report of suspicious activity around 7:49 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, near Museum Road and Millsaps Road.
When officers arrived in the 800 block of Museum Road, near the Gregory Creek Trailhead, they found Stanley suffering from traumatic injuries.
Emergency personnel from Iredell County EMS and the Statesville Fire Department administered lifesaving measures before transporting him to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Suspect charged with murder and kidnapping
As the investigation progressed, detectives identified 27-year-old Noah Taylor Harris of Statesville as a suspect.
According to police, investigators determined that Stanley and Harris knew each other and that the incident was not a random act of violence.
Harris was taken in for questioning Friday and subsequently arrested.
He has been charged with murder and first-degree kidnapping.
Following an interview with investigators, Harris was transferred to the Iredell County Detention Center.
Police have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding Stanley’s death, the nature of his relationship with Harris or a possible motive.
Investigation remains ongoing
The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest Saturday, Nov. 7, and says the investigation remains active.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Statesville Police Department at 704-878-3406.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the department’s See Something, Say Something online form.
