SHELBY, N.C. — An 18-year old is in custody in connection with a deadly shooting in northern Cleveland County.
Court documents say Canyun Castillo has been charged with murder in the death of David Heath Smith.
Deputies say that shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. outside a home off Boyles Road in Lawndale.
When deputies arrived, they say they discovered a man lying in the front yard with an apparent gunshot wound to the upper chest. Despite taking life-saving measures, the victim was pronounced dead on scene.
During the course of their investigation, deputies followed a tip that the suspect was at a house on Newfield Court and executed a search warrant there. Deputies say they discovered enough evidence at the home to charge Castillo in connection with the murder.
He received no bond.
The investigation into the shooting remains active. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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