Man sentenced to 16 years for 2021 murder in Edenton

EDENTON, N.C. (WAVY) — A man will spend more than 16 years in prison for a 2021 deadly shooting in Edenton.

Nikale Ereon Walton pled guilty to second degree murder and numerous probation violation in Chowan Superior Court Tuesday.

“I want to thank District Attorney Jeff Cruden and his staff, and all officers involved (Detective Sergeant Michael) in this case,” said Chief Henry King. “With everyone’s hard work, we were able to give the family some closure. This type of dedication and perseverance keeps the community feeling safe. When everyone works together, we produce excellent results in court.”

On March 9, 2021, Edenton police responded to a call for shots fired on 700 block of Cabarrus Street. Minutes later, officers received a second call about a critically injured person at Vidant Chowan Hospital.

When officers arrived at the hospital, they learned that Dominic Basnight, 25, had died from his injuries. Walton and Darren Valentine, 32, were later charged in Basnight’s death.

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