20-year-old man arrested, charged with murder after a shooting inside Johnston County home

BENSON, N.C. (WTVD) -- A 20-year-old man is charged with murder after a shooting in Johnston County.

On Friday, according to the Johnston County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the 2400 block of Highway 242 North at 6:45 p.m.

When deputies arrived, they found one person inside a home with a gunshot wound.

The victim was identified as 50-year-old Kenneth Wayne Dawson. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Deputies said one person was taken into custody in connection with the shooting.

Kenneth Jake Dawson was charged with murder and arrested on Saturday.

His court date is scheduled for Monday, April 1.