One teen dead, another charged with murder following stabbing in New Hanover County

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A 17-year-old is charged with murder in the death of another teen in New Hanover County.

The Sheriff’s Office says it happened late Tuesday night in the Greenbrier neighborhood.

Shortly after 8:00 p.m., deputies responded to 812 Greenbriar Rd. in reference to a stabbing.

Once they arrived, they found a 17-year-old male who had been stabbed several times in the chest.

Deputies took a 17-year-old in custody.

The victim was transported to New Hanover Regional Medical Center and was pronounced dead upon arrival.

The suspect has been charged with second degree murder and is in custody at the juvenile detention center.