SALISBURY, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte has chosen to use this mugshot because of the nature of the alleged crime.
A Salisbury man is accused of assaulting and killing a woman on Wednesday.
The Salisbury Police Department said officers were sent to an assault in progress along Statesville Boulevard near US Hwy. 60 just before 7 p.m. that evening. A 57-year-old woman was found with life-threatening injuries consistent with an assault. While officers tried to save the woman's life, she died at the scene.
Less than a day later on Thursday, Salisbury Police said they handled a search at a nearby apartment on Clancy Street, just off Salisbury Boulevard. Investigators said they found information linking 44-year-old Herman Donald Floyd III to the case. He was then arrested and taken into custody.
Floyd remains in jail under no bond. The investigation remains ongoing.
As of publication, the woman's name has not been publicly released. Details about the exact nature of the assault were also not made public.
Anyone who can offer further information is encouraged to contact Lt. Casper at (704) 638-5333 or by calling the department at (704) 638-5333. Email tips are also accepted at investigations@salisburync.gov or via the department's Facebook page.
Note: WCNC instituted a 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.
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