Murder suspect on run after killing grandma, assaulting deputy at Bojangles, authorities say
By Stephanie Moore
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CRAVEN COUNTY, North Carolina (WYFF) — A man is on the run after authorities say he killed his grandmother in her home and then assaulted a deputy inside a Bojangles bathroom.
The Craven County Sheriff’s Office said on Oct. 25 Patricia Lopedote, 72, was found dead in her home on Highway Havelock.
During the investigation Lopedote’s grandson, 24-year-old Dominic Liam Connelly, was identified as a suspect.
Authorities released pictures of Connelly and his grandmother’s vehicle, which was missing from her home.
On Oct. 28, authorities said the grandmother’s vehicle was found, but Connelly was not.
On Oct. 29, the Craven County Sheriff’s Office heard that Connelly may be at the Bojangles in Vanceboro, North Carolina.
When a deputy arrived to investigate, authorities said Connelly was in the bathroom of the business and used a knife to assault a deputy before running away.
Connelly is wanted on multiple warrants, including murder.
Authorities said Connelly was last seen wearing all dark clothing running towards Bailey Lane apartments located behind Bojangles.
If anyone sees Connelly, do not approach and immediately call 911.
If you have any information on this case, contact the Craven County Sheriff’s Office at (252) 636-6620 or Craven County Communications at (252) 633-2357.
The Craven County School District announced Thursday that “due to an emergency situation in the Vanceboro community, Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary, West Craven Middle, and West Craven High School will be closed today for all students and staff.”
They did not explain what that “emergency situation” was.
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