Woman charged with murder after deadly shooting in Wadesboro

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WADESBORO, N.C. — A woman is charged with murder after a man was shot and killed Thursday afternoon, according to the Wadesboro Police Department.

It happened around 2 p.m. on the 400 block of South Greene Street.

At the scene, officers found 26-year-old Makaveli Kirkland with a gunshot wound to the chest. Life-saving measures were attempted; however, Kirkland died at the scene.

According to officers, the suspect, later identified as 21-year-old Jashiyah Latrice White, left the area before they arrived.

However, shortly after, White called 911. She was eventually found in a vehicle and taken into custody.

Officers said White’s 2-year-old child was also found inside the vehicle and was not hurt. Police said the child was awaiting pickup by family members.

White has been charged with first-degree murder and is being held at the Anson County Jail without bond.