Arrest made in the shooting death of a Bladen Co. woman

BLADEN COUNTY, NC — An arrest has been made for the shooting death of Crystal McLamb, whose death was originally reported as an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Police say Kelly Dwayne Hamilton, 44, is charged with McLamb’s murder. He is in Bladen County Jail under no bond pending a first appearance hearing in district court Monday.

Investigators said Hamilton called 911 early Thursday morning to report McLamb had been shot. They say he told it happened when she moved a firearm, and it went off accidentally.

“After further investigation in this case we have determined the physical evidence at the scene was not consistent with the account given by Mr. Hamilton,” Sheriff Jim McVicker said in a news release.

McVicker did not comment on the motive in the shooting.