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Woman charged with stabbing, killing Salisbury man, police say

The 27-year-old man died at a hospital. Police are now investigating the case.

SALISBURY, N.C. — The Salisbury Police Department says a man has died after being stabbed early Tuesday morning.

The department says 27-year-old Arturo Alonso was found suffering from a stab wound just before 2:50 a.m. along Pearl Street near Morlan Park Road, where the incident was reported. He was taken to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries there.

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The department announced later in the day 26-year-old Brianna Lee Vaughn was arrested and charged with murder.

Detectives are still investigating and are asking for information. Anyone who can provide details can call Detective Everette at (704) 638-5333, the department at (704) 638-5262, or by emailing investigations@salisburync.gov. 

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Additionally, anonymous tips can be left with Salisbury-Rowan Crime Stoppers at 1-866-639-5245 or online.

Note: WCNC instituted a new policy in March 2021 regarding the broadcast or posting of mugshots.  

WCNC will only air or post a mugshot if the person has been formally charged with a crime and in a few other cases. The exceptions include: If it appears the person could be a danger to themselves or others or if they are wanted by authorities; to differentiate between people with a common name; if the photos could encourage more victims to come forward. The news-editorial leadership may also decide to use a mugshot based on the severity of the crime(s) committed and/or the level of public interest in the crime and ensuing criminal proceedings.

As there is no apparent danger to the public, a mugshot is not being shown.

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