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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect in Elizabeth City homicide arrested after turning himself in: Police
NOTE: This video is previous coverage from 5/11/25 ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) – The person of interest in the May 9 homicide at Walker Landing Apartments in Elizabeth City has turned himself in Saturday, according to the Elizabeth City Police Department (ECPD). ECPD was called to the apartment complex on reports that a man had been shot and upon arrival, found a man dead in his apartment. Investigation determined Joseph Earl Simmons, 45, as a person of interest. He later turned himself in and was arrested for murder and discharging a weapon into an occupied property, police say. He was transported to Albemarle District Jail with no bond on the murder charge, but a $250,000 secured bond for the discharging a weapon into an occupied property charge. His first court appearance is set for Tuesday, May 27, in Pasquotank County District Court at 9:30 a.m. Anyone with additional information about this incident are urged to contact the Elizabeth CityPolice Department at (252) 335-4321. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Deceased man in Elizabeth City prompts investigation
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) – Officers in Elizabeth City are investigating an incident in which a man was found dead in his apartment. Elizabeth City Police were called to the Walker Landing Apartments at 1003 Walker Avenue Friday with reports that someone had been shot. Preliminary investigation determined Joseph Earl Simmons, who previously lived on the 1200 block of Herrington Road, is a person of interest. This is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information about this incident or the location of Mr. JosephEarl Simmons are urged to contact the Elizabeth City Police Department at (252) 335-4321, theCrime Line at (252) 335-5555, or FUSUS Text-a-Tip at (252) 390-8477. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
