WILMINGTON — A late-night killing has resulted in the arrest of 53-year-old Anthony Whitsett who has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 33-year-old Steven Mann.
“Officers responded to a call at 5224 Market Street last night just before 11:00 pm in reference to a stabbing. When they arrived they found Mann with multiple stab wounds. Witnesses at the scene also gave a description of the suspect. A short time later Whitsett was located on Lennon Dr. by a detective and was detained. Mann was transported by EMS to New Hanover Regional Medical Center where he died from his injuries a short time later,” according to the Wilmington Police Department.
Whitsett is currently in the New Hanover County Jail, he has received no bond, police said.
Whitsett has an extensive criminal history and is considered a habitual felon, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. He has served more than 10 years in the prison system for offenses ranging from drug possession to possession of a firearm by a felon.
