Second woman arrested in Garner murder, accused of trying to get rid of gun: Warrants

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
GARNER, N.C. (WTVD) -- A third person has been arrested in the shooting death of a man in Garner.

On Tuesday, May 8, officers were called to 410 Kentucky Drive in response to a report of a person being shot.
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The victim was identified as Antwone Durell Chisholm, 34, of Garner.

Jonte Nichole Bell has been charged with accessory after the fact to murder.
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According to court documents, Bell tried to get rid of the gun police say was used by Howard Covington to kill Chisholm by throwing it in a trash compactor.

Patee Lachelle Bell, 27, the fiancée of the person killed is facing a murder charge along with Covington.

According to family members, Bell and Chisholm got engaged recently on a vacation in Puerto Rico. Chisholm's family said they do not know Howard Covington, or his relationship with Bell or Antwone.
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