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Additional arrest made in deadly Tunnel Road shooting
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville police have charged a second suspect in the shooting death of a man on Tunnel Road. According to Asheville police arrest warrants, 21-year-old Laila Abdur Rahim has been charged with first-degree murder and felony conspiracy in the shooting death of 33-year-old Oji Trevon Mitchell. Buncombe County jail records show Rahim was arrested on July 2, 2024 and there is no bond amount listed.
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office request for information
Deputies with Buncombe County are attempting to identify the vehicle and driver pictured here. This individual is wanted for theft of a motor vehicle and theft from a motor vehicle. This incident took place in the Leicester community. We ask that anyone with information please contact Deputy Altland at (828)...
Fatal shooting at Livingston Apartments: Asheville police release cause of death, timeline
ASHEVILLE - About 20 gunshots were reportedly heard in Livingston Apartments the night a mother died after a fight involving multiple weapons June 24, according to recently released police records. The first police officer arrived at the apartment complex on Livingston Street about 8:02 p.m., after a 911 call reported gunshots at 7:58 p.m., according to officer call notes. Officers found four people, three suffering from gunshot wounds and one from blunt force trauma, according to previous...
Asheville Police Department seeks to identify person of interest
Asheville police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest from an assault that occurred at the West Asheville Library on Saturday in which three people were injured. APD detectives are seeking to identify a person of interest from an assault that occurred at the...
One dead, three injured following Asheville shooting
One person is dead and three others injured following a June 24 shooting at an apartment complex on Livingston Street in Asheville, according to the Asheville Police Department. This is the fifth homicide in Asheville this year. The homicide victim is Ashley Ryan Waddell, 40. Two others suffered gunshot wounds,...
3 say they were attacked, beaten at Asheville 'Palestinian Resistance' event
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Three Asheville residents, including an elderly man, told a News 13 crew they were assaulted during a speaking session at "Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair" on Saturday, June 29. David Moritz, Monica Buckley and Bob Campbell went to the West Asheville Library to attend an event...
Two armed robberies reported in Carrier Park
Detectives with the Asheville Police Department are investigating two separate armed robberies of women at gun point by a group of three young males, potentially juveniles, in Carrier Park on Amboy Road. The first incident occurred June 18 at 8:53 p.m. The victim told officers a group of males started...
Buncombe County issues statement regarding June 29 incident at West Asheville Branch Library
On June 29, an outside group reserved a meeting room at West Asheville Branch Library under the name Another Carolina Bookfair for the purpose of an unspecified workshop. This was not a County sponsored event. During the event above, the staff Librarian, who was not in the meeting room was...
Persons of Interest from West Asheville Library Assault
Clemson University students are about to get a new housing option. A new housing development has been proposed by FRP for Clemson University. Police tell residents to “seek shelter” as they search for suspect near Furman University. Updated: Jun. 22, 2024 at 10:15 PM UTC. The Travelers Rest...
Video adds more detail to fight at anarchist seminar
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A video circulating on social media shows a little more of what happened when a fight broke out at a seminar at West Asheville Library last weekend. A video posted on Facebook and Instagram shows part of the events leading up to the fight and...
Opinion: One year later, some goodness has emerged from Beignet’s stabbing death
Sometimes, trying to make sense of the senseless is impossible in this world. That pretty much remains the case in the slaying of Liesbeth and Tom Mackie’s beloved dog, Beignet, who was stabbed to death in June 2023 while Liesbeth Mackie played pickleball at Weaver Park. A deeply troubled man attacked the 35-pound dog with a knife, killing her, after Liesbeth Mackie had secured 11-year-old Beignet with a long leash by the courts, as she often did.
Asheville Fire Department launches Community Risk Reduction division
The Asheville Fire Department (AFD) is excited to announce significant developments that align with its commitment to continuously improve services and expand capabilities. In response to community feedback gathered through various sessions and surveys, AFD recognizes the need for increased community risk reduction efforts. In January, Fire Chief Mike Cayse...
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