Salisbury police investigate fatal shooting on Beard Street; suspect charged
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SALISBURY, N.C. — A domestic-related incident turned deadly Thursday afternoon on Beard Street, leaving one man dead and two others injured, according to Salisbury Police.
Officers responded around 4 p.m. to the 1200 block of Beard Street after receiving reports of a break-in at a residence. As officers arrived, the situation escalated into a shooting involving multiple individuals.
Police said 40-year-old Sebastian Rankin Jr. was pronounced dead as a result of the incident.
Two other people were injured. A female victim was transported to a hospital for treatment. The suspected shooter was also taken to a hospital with injuries before being taken into custody.
Authorities have identified the suspect as Namyous Dejhmariek’Kali Jackson. He has been charged with first-degree murder.
Investigators said the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute and does not appear to be random.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is assisting Salisbury Police with the ongoing investigation.
No additional details have been released at this time.
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