Montague Baldwin dies in fatal Hoke County shooting

Montague Baldwin dies in fatal Hoke County shooting

Fatal Hoke County shooting death of Montague Baldwin – Obituary

Montague Baldwin was shot and killed late Saturday night in Hoke County, North Carolina. Authorities discovered Baldwin lying in the roadway with multiple gunshot wounds in the 100 block of Payton Place in Broadway around 10:30 p.m.

Deputies from the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and confirmed Baldwin had died before emergency crews could transport him.

Following an investigation, Laquan Harris, 32, of Lumber Bridge, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection to the deadly shooting. He is currently being held without bond at the Hoke County Detention Center.

Law enforcement officials are encouraging anyone with information regarding the case to reach out to Detective C. Gore at 910-875-5111.