A North Carolina father is speaking out after his 5 year old son was shot and killed outside their home, saying the man charged in the case was a neighbor who had been to dinner at his house the day before.
According to police and witnesses, Cannon was riding his bike in front of his father’s home in Wilson, NC on August 9 with his two older sisters when a neighbor, 25 year old Darius, walked up and shot him. Cannon was taken to the hospital.
His father, Austin, told CNN and its affiliate WRAL that he was inside when he heard the gunshots and ran outside. He said he held his son and called for help, and that he saw the suspect in the neighboring yard holding a gun. Austin said he could not leave his son’s side.
Austin said there was no conflict between the families and that he cannot think of a reason for the shooting. Police have not announced a motive. After the shooting, Austin’s fiancee called 911 and a neighbor with medical supplies rushed to help while the suspect drove away.
Darius was arrested on Monday at a home in Goldsboro, about 30 minutes from Wilson. He was charged with first degree murder and is being held without bond. The charge is an allegation, and the case is still moving through the court system.
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