3rd Suspect Charged In Deadly Hickory Bar Shooting, More Expected

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Police have charged a third suspect in connection to the April 8th shooting death of Antonio Watts.

Caine Anthony Morrison, 24, of Winston Salem, was arrested Tuesday and charged with Possession of a Firearm by Felon.

The investigation is ongoing, and police say additional arrests are expected.

Update (April 27, 2018)

Police have made two arrests in connection to the April 8th shooting at a Hickory bar that left one person dead.

Carlos Ikard was arrested Tuesday and charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. On Wednesday, police arrested Keon Scott on charges of Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and Probation Violation.

Police say the investigation is ongoing, and additional arrests and charges are expected.

Anyone who may have information about this incident or who may have witnessed this incident is still asked to contact Inv. C. De Los Santos at 828-261- 2621 or cdelossantos@hickorync.gov .

Original Story (April 8, 2018)

HICKORY, N.C. — One person was killed and three others injured following a shooting outside a Hickory bar.

Police say at 1:55 a.m., on April 8th, 2018, officers responded to reports of shots fired at The Vault Bar and Lounge. Officers say more than 100 rounds were fired by multiple shooters, and four people were hit.

One of the victims, Antonio Watts, 20, arrived at Frye Regional Medical Center shortly after the shooting was reported, suffering from a gunshot wound.  Frye was later pronounced deceased.

At 2:32 a.m., Garan Wilburn, 25, arrived at Catawba Valley Medical Center suffering from a gunshot wound.  Wilburn was later transported to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, where he is being treated for his injuries.

At 2:45 a.m. Keeuntae Kee, 23, arrived at Catawba Valley Medical Center suffering from a gunshot wound.  Kee was treated for his injuries and released.

At 3:43 a.m., Joe Tipps, 28, arrived at the Carolinas Healthcare Blue Ridge Hospital.  Tipps was treated for his injuries and released.

Police say all of the victims were patrons of The Vault Bar and Lounge prior to the shooting.

Authorities say Kee, Tipps, and Wilburn are among the persons of interest in the shooting.

The case is under investigation and anyone who may have information about this incident or who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact Inv. C. De Los Santos at 828-261- 2621 or cdelossantos@hickorync.gov .