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William Earl Wright Jr.

Case from Carthage, NC dated Nov 13, 2020

Victim Details

William Earl Wright Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Carthage

NC

2020-11-13

32

William

Earl Wright Jr.

07/14/2026

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William Earl Wright Jr., a 32-year-old African American male from Southern Pines, NC, was found unresponsive beside a house in the 100 block of Merritt Drive outside of Carthage on November 13, 2020. He died at the scene from injuries sustained in a shooting. The Moore County Sheriff's Office responded to the incident and launched an investigation into the homicide.

Authorities arrested Elijah Frederick, a 22-year-old male from Carthage, in connection with the murder of William Earl Wrigh ...
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  • WRAL.com: Man found shot to death outside Carthage house :: WRAL.com
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