Carter M. Wilson, a 19-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity from High Point, North Carolina, tragically passed away on December 26, 2018. Carter was shot and killed in the early hours of the morning in the backyard of a residence on Braddock Road. He was found deceased at the scene, while his friend, Ethan C. Mitchell, 18, was critically injured and later pronounced dead at a hospital.
The High Point Police Department determined that the incident was a murder-suicide.
Ethan Mitchell shot Carter Wilson five times before turning the weapon on himself. The weapon used in the shooting was recovered at the scene. Detectives conducted interviews with several people present at the home and neighbors who reported hearing gunshots and arguing prior to the incident.
No arrests or suspects have been identified in connection with the deaths of Carter Wilson and Ethan Mitchell. The case remains an active investigation, with detectives continuing to work to determine a motive and gather additional information. The community has expressed grief and shock over the tragic loss of the two young men.
The families of Carter Wilson and Ethan Mitchell have received an outpouring of support from friends, neighbors, and the community. A vigil was held to honor the lives of the two teenagers, and memorials have been made in their memory.
If anyone has any information related to the incident, they are encouraged to contact Detective Wade at 887-7841 or Crimestoppers of High Point at 889-4000.
