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Man arrested in shooting that left 1 dead in Salisbury neighborhood

SALISBURY, N.C. — An arrest has been made in connection with a domestic-related shooting that left one person dead and two others hospitalized on Thursday afternoon in Salisbury.

Police responded to the 1200 block of Beard Street at approximately 4 p.m. after receiving a report of a residential breaking and entering in progress.

The incident escalated from a reported break-in into an assault involving multiple people. Investigators later determined the situation was domestic-related.

It was determined that Sebastian Rankin Jr. had been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene.

An unidentified female, who was injured during the altercation, was taken to Novant Health Rowan Medical Center for medical treatment.

Ultimately, Namyous Dejhmariek’Kali Jackson was arrested in connection with this incident. Jackson, who was also hospitalized, has been charged with first-degree murder.

The investigation, however, is ongoing. Anyone with information concerning this case is asked to call Lt. Casper at 704-638-5211 or Crimestoppers at 866-639-5245.


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