ROCK HILL, S.C. — Three people are in custody after an SUV connected to a homicide in Cabarrus County was stopped in Rock Hill Wednesday morning.
According to the Rock Hill Police Department, the SUV in question was spotted by officers on Crawford Road. When an officer turned around to stop the vehicle, the suspects turned on Taylor Street before jumping from the vehicle and running.
Suspects were taken into custody by Rock Hill officers. Rock Hill PD is working with detectives in Cabarrus County to assist with their investigation.
After investigation police charged 20-year-old Elijah McKnight, 25-year-old Antonio Bailey, and 25-year-old Ashley Lata’ey Jordan for the murder of Jason Lee Newell. The homicide happened in the 1800 block of Flowe Store Road East in Cabarrus County. Newell was found deceased at his residence as the result of a gunshot wound on October 21 shortly after 9:00 am.
McKnight, of Rock Hill, is charged with first-degree murder, and possession of a firearm by a felon. Bailey, of Gastonia, has been charged with first-degree murder, and robbery with a dangerous weapon. Jordan, of Gastonia, has been arrested and charged with accessory after the fact of robbery with a dangerous weapon.
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