WPD investigating suspected arson at grave of double homicide victim

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Police Department is investigating a suspected arson after Wilmington Fire Department responded to a large fire at the Calvary Memorial Cemetery early Wednesday morning.

WPD says the grave of Koredreese Tyson, the TRU Colors employee killed in a double homicide on July 24, was set on fire around 4 am.

Tyson and Bri-yanna Williams were both shot to death at a home on Providence Court.

A third female victim was transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest.

This is a developing story and WWAY will share more details as they become available.