2 charged, 1 more held in NC murder, crime spree
POLK COUNTY, N.C. -Two men have been charged with first degree murder in the March 31 death of a North Carolina truck driver, reportsCBS affiliate WBTW.
Suspects Kwame Fernanders and Quintae Edwards were arrested in the Florida Panhandle on Monday, along with Kayla Black, who is also a person of interest in the shooting death of Destry Horne. The trio are also wanted for a variety of crimes in South Carolina, Florida and North Carolina.
Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill said police believe they know the motive for the murder, but are not ready to make it public. He said the victim did not know the suspects.
Police said a weapon recovered when the group was arrested is believed to be associated with crimes committed in Florida.
The trio is currently in jail in Gainesville, Florida.
They are being held on charges including kidnapping, home invasion and grand theft auto.