Elizabeth City man assault sentencing
Elizabeth City assault case 2019.
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An Elizabeth City resident has been handed a lengthy prison sentence following his involvement in a shooting incident that took place in 2019. Thomas Stokley Jr., aged 31, has been sentenced to serve between six years, 11 months and nine years, four months for assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. Additionally, he will serve between five years, seven months and seven years, nine months for possession of a firearm by a felon and habitual felon. Stokley will be incarcerated under the custody of the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections.
The charges against Stokley stem from an incident in December 2019, when he allegedly shot another man in the vicinity of Corsair Circle and Liberator Street in Elizabeth City. Law enforcement officers were alerted to the scene following a report of a gunshot victim in the 700 block of Corsair Circle at approximately 10:21 a.m. on December 27, 2019.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Lazino Shelton, a 20-year-old resident of Elizabeth City, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Shelton was promptly transported to Sentara Albemarle Hospital before being airlifted to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for further treatment of his injuries.
Previous Arrest and Investigation
Stokley’s arrest was made in connection with the shooting incident that left Shelton injured. Following a thorough investigation by local authorities, Stokley was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, possession of a firearm by a felon, and habitual felon status.
During the trial proceedings, evidence and testimonies were presented to establish Stokley’s culpability in the shooting and his prior criminal history, which led to the imposition of the lengthy prison sentence. The severity of the charges reflects the gravity of the crime committed and the impact it had on the victim and the community.
Stokley’s sentencing serves as a reminder that acts of violence will not be tolerated, and those responsible will be held accountable for their actions. The justice system’s swift and decisive response to such incidents underscores its commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents in Elizabeth City and beyond.
As Stokley begins his term behind bars, the community can find solace in knowing that justice has been served and that steps have been taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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