WILMINGTON — A 21-year-old man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with a fatal shooting early Saturday morning in Wilmington.
According to the Wilmington Police Department, officers were called shortly after 3 a.m. on Jan. 10 to an apartment in the 4900 block of Pepys Lane, where they found Zachary Smith, 21, suffering from a gunshot wound.
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Emergency responders attempted life-saving measures before Smith was transported to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries.
Detectives worked the case throughout the weekend and, after consulting with the New Hanover County District Attorney’s Office, charged Charles Lane, 21, with involuntary manslaughter.
During Lane’s first appearance on Jan. 14, Judge Richard Kern established a $50,000 secured bond, officially authorizing his release. He is scheduled for his next court appearance on Jan. 29 at 9 a.m. in Courtroom 302.
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