Lenoir Police make arrest just hours after murder

LENOIR, N.C. – Police in Lenoir say it took them just hours to make an arrest in a murder that happened Wednesday.

Officers say 34-year-old Preston Page shot and killed 32-year-old Conner Drum at a home on Tara Place SW around 9:30am. Page is charged with second degree murder.

Investigators say both men knew each other prior to the attack. Page is being held behind bars without bond.

Police say the investigation is on-going. If you have information about the incident, call the City of Lenoir Police
Department at 828-757-2100 or Lenoir / Caldwell County Crime Stoppers at 828-758-8300. You can remain anonymous.