On December 21, 2024, at approximately 2:38 p.m., deputies from the Rowan County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of shots fired at 137 Hardy Lane in Woodleaf, North Carolina. Upon arrival, they discovered 45-year-old Elliott Rudolph Wilds suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to airlift Wilds to a medical facility, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The Rowan County Sheriff's Office initiated a homicide investigation, with investigators processing the crime scene throughout the evening. As of December 21, no arrests had been made, and authorities had not released information regarding potential suspects or motives.
On December 23, 2024, authorities arrested 38-year-old Chadrick Dekeith Robinson of Woodleaf in connection with Wilds' murder. Robinson was apprehended at a motel in Statesville with assistance from the Statesville Police Department. He faces charges of murder and is currently being transported to Salisbury for processing.
The Rowan County Sheriff's Office has expressed condolences to the Wilds family and continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
