Man convicted of First-degree murder in connection to fatal shooting in 2020

Updated mugshot for Laron Carter (Photo: NHSO)

NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — 25-year-old Laron Lee Carter has been charged with First-degree murder and Robbery With a Dangerous Weapon.

Carter turned himself into authorities in May of 2021 after a fatal shooting that occurred at the Walmart in Monkey Junction in November 2020. Carter fatally shot and killed 17-year-old Gavin Dozier.

Carter was found guilty at the New Hanover Courthouse this Thursday, as the trial began earlier this month.

 

 

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