Post by Scumhunter on May 4, 2023 5:24:11 GMT -5
(Above photo credit: Scotland County Crime Stoppers website)
Fugitive Profile as of May 4th, 2023: (Based on Scotland County Crime Stoppers wanted suspect profile)
Name: AUSTIN, Ernez Tomaz
Gender: Male
Race: Black
DOB: 08/15/2002
Age (as of 5/4/2023): 20
Height: 5ft11in
Weight: 165 lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
From wmbfnews.com:
LAURINBURG, N.C. (WMBF) - Police in Laurinburg are searching for a suspect after one teen was shot and killed and another injured on Wednesday morning.
Laurinburg police responded to a call around 9:30 a.m. in reference to gunshot victims. When officers arrived at a home on Biggs Street they discovered a 15-year-old victim dead on the porch of the home. Another 19-year-old victim came out of the home with a gunshot wound and was taken to Scotland Memorial Hospital.
Upon investigation, officers were able to learn that a black Jeep has drove past the home where the victims were found, they were standing in the yard when the gunfire began and both were struck. Both victims ran towards the home when the 15-year-old collapsed on the porch.
Now, warrants have been issued for the arrest of 20-year-old Ernez Tomaz Austin. Austin faces charges of attempted murder and first-degree murder.
Scotland County Sheriff’s Office and the NC State Bureau of Investigation are assisting with the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Laurinburg Police Department at 910-276-3211. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to the Scotland Crimestoppers at 910-266-8146, www.scotlandcountycs.com, or at P3tips.com.
www.wmbfnews.com/2023/04/26/laurinburg-police-searching-suspect-after-teen-killed-another-injured-shooting/
Thoughts? As of today's posting date (5/4/2023), Austin is still listed on Scotland County Crime Stoppers as a wanted fugitive:
www.scotlandcountycs.com/sitemenu.aspx?P=wanteds&ID=953
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