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Both suspects arrested

Both suspects in Tuesday’s shooting at the Nash County Courthouse have been arrested. 

Law enforcement officers arrested Demond Levar Morris, 36, of Rocky Mount, late Wednesday night. Morris was named a suspect in the case on Tuesday, the day of the shooting incident. 

On Thursday morning, Morris’ brother, Brandon Tremaine Morris turned himself in after warrants were issued for his arrest. Brandon is suspected to be the shooter in the incident. 

Demond Morris was charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury with intent to kill. He was placed in jail under a $500,000 bond. 

His first court appearance is scheduled for Thursday morning. 

Brandon Morris, 31, of Rocky Mount, is expected to be charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury with intent to kill have been taken out on Brandon Morris. 

The brothers are allegedly responsible for a shooting outside the Nash County Courthouse on Tuesday morning. 

Lamar Shonte Ricks and Donte’a Evans were shot just after 11 a.m. outside the courthouse doors. Ricks was shot in the back and Evans was shot in the hand and leg. 

Authorities have not released a motive for the shooting. 

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Amanda Clark, GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER


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