Another day, another recidivist allegedly killing somebody in America.
Yet again, we’re talking about North Carolina, sadly. Thankfully, it’s not the Charlotte light rail this time, although that’s cold comfort to both the family of the victim and everyone who cares about public safety. This time, however, the alleged killer would be a recidivist murderer.
Yes, that’s right: Even in somewhat-red North Carolina, you can commit murder, get out, and murder again within just a few years. Allegedly.
According to WPDE-TV, 36-year-old Cheyenne Woods has been charged with first-degree murder after authorities say he shot and killed 74-year-old Marie Locklear after a chase in a hijacked EMS vehicle.
Police say that first responders were dispatched to a property in Maxton, North Carolina, for a medical emergency on Saturday. While it’s unclear what the details of said medical emergency were, Woods was being transported to the hospital in an ambulance when he allegedly brandished a firearm and commandeered the vehicle from the EMS workers. He then fled the scene.