The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office said Ryan Keith Everett, 38, from La Grange, committed a robbery in Greene County, stole two firearms, went to an address on Wheat Swamp Road, and shot two people.
The victims were identified as Dustin Snyder, 37, of Kinston and Kathryn Sturges, 37, of Snow Hill. The sheriff's office has not determined a motive for these shootings yet.
"Everett is obviously a flight risk and extremely dangerous to our community," Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers said.
LCSO said they continue to have a heavy law enforcement presence, including Special Response Team (STR) members, in the area of U.S. 258 and Wheat Swamp Road. Residents have been asked to stay indoors.
However, North Lenior High School has been searched and is safe for students. In a Friday statement, LCSO said in part: "There will be a large law enforcement presence around and in the area of the high school today, including a SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) team in place."
If you have any information in regard to this incident, please call the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office at 252-559-6100.
Past arrests
June 26: Everett was charged with breaking and entering, as well as larceny. He bonded out.
Aug. 6: Everett broke into a house in La Grange, shot the owner and ran from deputies. He had multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including breaking and entering to terrorize; possession of a firearm with an altered serial number; and assault with a deadly weapon.
He was initially denied bond but was later granted a secure bond ($65,000) by a district court judge. Everett posted a bond.
Sept. 18: Everett was involved in a robbery of a business in Kinston. He also stole a vehicle and fled the scene. Everett was captured days later in Joe Nunn Road and had multiple charges, including possession of stolen firearm; possession of stolen vehicle; and trafficking methamphetamine.
He was initially denied bond but was later granted a secure bond ($75,000) by a district court judge. He was able to post bond.
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