CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — The Catawba County Sheriff's Office says a man is accused of killing another man over a dispute.
Deputies said they responded to a home along Danial Street around 1 p.m. Saturday, just northwest of the town of Conover. The office said the victim, identified only as an adult man as of now, was found dead with apparent stab wounds.
The office said deputies were directed to a nearby residence where the suspect, identified as 43-year-old Kenny Raymond Walker, was located and taken into custody. Investigators said they believed the alleged stabbing stemmed from a dispute between Walker and the victim.
Deputies said they were working to identify the victim's immediate family members. Walker has been charged with murder and remains in jail. He is set for a first court appearance on Oct. 30, 2023.
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