Wadesboro Suspect On The Run After Being Charged With Murder

WADESBORO, N.C. – The Wadesboro Police Department is in search of murder suspect, Devonte Horne, (23) after a Wadesboro man was shot and killed Sunday, July 16th.

Officers responded to Atrium Health Anson around 2:16 a.m. early Sunday morning for a victim who arrived with a gunshot wound. The victim, identified as 26-year-old Randal Sturdivant was pronounced dead at Atrium Health shortly after arrival. Officers immediately initiated an investigation and were able to locate the crime scene near Myrtlewood Drive.

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On July 18th, an investigator with the Wadesboro Police Department obtained a warrant for the arrest of Davonte Horne. Horne is being charged with first-degree murder and currently remains at large.

Horne is described as a 6 feet 4-inch tall black man with long dreads.

Anyone with information as to Horne’s whereabouts is asked to call 704-694-2167