Man Charged With Latest Statesville Murder

A man wanted for the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Shawn Darnell Whren Jr. has been arrested, according to the Statesville Police Department.

37-year-old Carl Anthony Cathey surrendered to Police Friday night. He’s charged with first-degree murder.

Whren, of Statesville, was the third person murdered on the same street in less than two months.

Statesville Police Officers responded to Fifth Street near Winston Avenue after 4 a.m. Friday for reports of gunshots. Whren was found shot inside a home.

Whren was taken to Iredell Memorial Hospital, where he died from his wounds.

Photo: Statesville Police Department