Conflicting statements lead to a New River Air Station being charged nearly eight months after a shooting, authorities say.
Peter Anthony , 23, was arrested Wednesday by Onslow County Sheriff’s Office on charges of assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, misdemeanor assault by pointing a gun, and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of an occupied dwelling. He remained in Onslow County Jail Thursday afternoon on a $35,000 secured bond.
Maj. Chris Thomas with the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office said several individuals had been out Christmas night and returned to a residence on Blossom Court in Maple Hill where is accused of shooting 21-year-old Kevin Tamayo in the stomach with a 20-gauge shotgun, according to warrants and information from the sheriff’s office.
Naval Criminal Investigative Services assisted in the investigation and contradictory statements were made to sheriff’s detectives and NCIS agents, according to a press release.
“A call came to us about 10 p.m.,” Thomas said. “We received conflicting reports. When the investigation was completed, we determined he should be charged.”
The length of the investigation was determined by Tamayo’s medical condition, Thomas said. Tamayo was transported to New Hanover Regional Medical Center for his injury and has since been released.
attended his first appearance Thursday and will be represented by Attorney Kyle Fountain, according to court documents. His next court date is Sept. 7.
Corps officials did not immediately return requests for the military history of and Tamayo.
Anyone with information about the shooting may contact Onslow County Sheriff’s Office at 910-455-3113, Det. M. Gibbs at Michael_gibbs@onslowcountync.gov, or Crime Stoppers at 910-938-3273. Please refer to case 2016024971 when calling.
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Reporter Naomi Whidden can be reached at Naomi.Whidden@JDNews.com or 910-219-8453.
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