Police seek help in locating two murder suspects after shooting in Hickory

HICKORY, N.C. — The Hickory Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two men wanted in connection with a homicide that happened in Hickory.

Police responded to a shooting in the 600 block of 14th Street SW around 7 p.m. Wednesday. Upon arrival, they located 23-year-old Dionte Murph and 19-year-old Phalen Izard.

Murph succumbed to his injuries after being transported to a local hospital.

Izard’s gunshot wound was non-life-threatening.

Police need help locating Deandre Moore and Jamarion Lackey. Both are wanted for murder and attempted murder in connection with this case.

The men are considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information about their whereabouts is urged to contact the Hickory Police Department at 828-328-5551 or Investigator Helderman at 828-261-2621 or rhelderman@hickorync.gov.

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