CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. — Police are searching for a man accused of killing his grandmother and stabbing a deputy in eastern North Carolina Thursday.
Authorities in Craven County issued a Blue Alert overnight for Dominic Connelly. Deputies say Connelly is wanted for killing his grandmother and setting her home on fire five days ago.
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The 24-year-old was spotted Wednesday night at a Bojangles in Vanceboro. That’s where investigators say a deputy was stabbed while trying to arrest him. That deputy is expected to be okay.
Connelly is considered armed and dangerous. Everyone is urged to lock their doors.
Connelly was last seen wearing all dark clothing. If you see him, call 911.
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