STATESVILLE, N.C. — A woman is charged with homicide after reportedly stabbing a man to death, according to the Statesville Police Department.
The police narrative provided to WCNC Charlotte reads that officers responded to a call of a suspect being stabbed in the 500 block of Valley Street on Monday, March 28. The victim, identified as Charles Barber, reportedly was stabbed in an apartment and ran to a nearby residence to get help but collapsed in the doorway. Officers say the victim was pronounced dead a short time later.
Following a collection of evidence and taking witnesses' statements, Jessie Owenby was charged in the case for homicide, according to the department.
She is being held in the Iredell County Jail with no bond.
The investigation into the cases remains ongoing.
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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.
WCNC Charlotte is choosing to show the mugshots of the suspect in this case because of the severity of the alleged incident.