Clayton man charged in attack that left Smithfield man dead

A Clayton man is facing charges in an attack that left a Smithfield man dead.

Cody Lloyd Carmody, 24, was arrested Tuesday.

Johnston County deputies responded late Monday to Braswell Road in Smithfield for a report of an assault.

When they arrived, they found Joshua Biedekapp dead from his injuries.

Carmody is charged with first-degree murder.