Third person arrested in New Hanover County murder
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has made a third arrest for the murder that happened February 9th.
According to the sheriff’s office, Lorenzo Newkirk, 40, has been arrested and charged with 1st Degree Murder, 1st Degree Attempted Murder, Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, and Conspiracy. He is in the New Hanover County Detention Facility under no bond.
Newkirk was found by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office in the Whiteville community.
This is after two other men have been charged with the murder of Nathaniel Turner.
This is an ongoing investigation; additional information will be released as it becomes available.
