Manhunt underway for suspect in Spring Lake homicide, authorities say

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Thursday, February 5, 2026
Manhunt underway for suspect in Spring Lake murder

SPRING LAKE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Authorities in Cumberland County are on the hunt for a suspect in a homicide that occurred Wednesday in Spring Lake.

The homicide took place on the 2500 block of E. Brinkley Drive. The victim has been identified as Donald Snow, 65, of Spring Lake.

George Snow Jr., 68, of Spring Lake is wanted for first-degree murder in connection with Donald's death.

George was last seen on foot in the area of E. Brinkley Drive, wearing a black, blue, and white jacket, black and white plaid pajama pants, and white sneakers. He is described as having white hair and a beard.

George Snow Jr.
George Snow Jr.
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office

If you have any information regarding Snow's whereabouts or this investigation, please call 911 or contact Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Homicide Detective Senior Sergeant J. Mcleod at (910) 677-5548.

To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477). Crimestoppers' information may also be submitted electronically by visiting http://fay-nccrimestoppers.org and completing the anonymous online tip sheet or downloading the FREE "P3 Tips" app available for Apple devices in the Apple App Store and available for Android devices in Google Play.

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