Alexander County Detectives Continue To Investigate Last Week’s Murder In Eastern Alexander County

Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell has updated the investigation into a murder that led to a pair of arrests last week in Alexander County.

As previously reported, on April 21, at approximately 11:03 p.m., the Alexander County 911 Communications Center received a call reporting a civil disturbance at 71 Fairmont Court in Stony Point. The caller disconnected shortly after placing the call.

Moments later, a neighbor contacted 911, reporting that they heard yelling followed by several gunshots coming from the residence.

Deputies responded to the scene and located a victim outside the home. Life-saving measures were initiated. Upon arrival, Alexander County EMS pronounced the victim 20-year old Landon Makhi Alexander Barker of Taylorsville as deceased.

Investigators determined that suspects fled the scene in a white Nissan Altima. The vehicle was later stopped by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on Hickory Highway near Statesville.

Jacob Brooks Perkins, 19, listed as homeless, is charged with one count of Accessory After the Fact to Murder. He is currently being held in the Alexander County Detention Center without bond.

Jeremiah Hernandez Freeland, age 21, of Watercrest DR, Statesville, has been charged with Murder. Freeland is currently being held in the Alexander County Detention Center.

Sheriff Pennell said during a phone conversation on Monday that Detectives are continuing to work the case. He offered that additional charges could be forthcoming but stopped short of identifying a possible motive for the incident.

During court proceedings on Monday, defense council filed a number of motions.