Police: Two Arrested, Juvenile Wanted After Man Found Dead At Mooresville Park
The Latest (8/16/21):
Police have identified three suspects, including a juvenile, they say are responsible for the death of a man that was found unresponsive at a local Mooresville park Wednesday night.
Two suspects were arrested and charged in the homicide case of 23-year-old Jacob Dean Koury, of Cornelius, according to police. Warrants were also issued for the third suspect, a 16-year-old juvenile, who is still wanted for involvement in the crime.
Police said 18-year-old Jessica Nichols, of Mooresville, was arrested Friday and charged with first degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon.
The second suspect, identified as 34-year-old James Jones, Jr., of Huntersville, was arrested Monday and charged with first degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon, according to police. Both suspects were placed in the Iredell County Detention Center with no bond.
“Detectives worked tirelessly during the investigation and were assisted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations, Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, and the United States Marshal Service,” said Assistant Chief Robert Dyson. “The assistance of these organizations, along with information received from the community, aided in quickly solving this crime.”
The investigation is still active and anyone who may have more information about the incident is asked to call Detective Lawing at 704-664-3311.
Original Story (8/12/21):
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — The Mooresville Police Department is investigating after a man was found dead at a local park late Wednesday night.
Police responded to Magla Park, on Spencer Street off of Brookwood Drive, around 11:30 p.m. after reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found an unidentified victim dead at the scene.
According to news outlets, a silver Toyota pickup truck was towed away from the park Thursday morning. Police have not stated how it might be connected to the homicide.
Mooresville Police are now asking for help identifying two persons of interest associated with this homicide.
Anyone with information about this incident or the two persons (and dog) pictured above is asked to call the Mooresville Police Department at 704-664-3311 or CrimeStoppers at 704-658-9056.
