Leland man charged with murder after beating victim dies

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office says a Leland man who was arrested in Virginia by US Marshals Wednesday morning faces murder and assault charges.

According to arrest warrants, 31-year-old Edvin Lopez allegedly assaulted German Villamaza on Walker Street NE in the Fairhaven Mobile Home Park on Saturday.

Lopez allegedly hit Villamaza until he was knocked unconscious. While wearing boots, Lopez also allegedly kicked Villamaza.

Villamaza died Tuesday at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Lopez is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill and second degree murder.