Top Story Spotlight Search warrant says Old Fort woman told deputies she shot man found dead on front porch Sarah C. Johnson Sep 25, 2026 Sep 25, 2026 Updated Sep 28, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A McDowell County woman charged with murder admitted to investigators that she shot the victim at their home, according to a search warrant. Blackburn PHOTO FROM MCDOWELL COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE kAmy6DD:42 |2CE:? q=24<3FC?[ ch[ @7 ~=5 u@CE[ :D 492C865 H:E9 >FC56C :? E96 $6AE] `g D9@@E:?8 562E9 @7 c`\J62C\@=5 tC:4 y6C@>6 (2C5[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 4@FCE 5@4F>6?ED]k^AmkAm|4s@H6== r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 56AFE:6D C6DA@?565 E@ q=24<3FC? 2?5 (2C5’D C6D:56?46 =@42E65 2E a`bd {24<6J %@H? #@25 2C@F?5 c A]>] @? $6AE] `g[ k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>45@H6==?6HD]4@>^?6HD^=@42=^4C:>6\4@FCED^2CE:4=604`c73625\fd3_\c3ea\g4_c\d7gh_7`7g_34]9E>=Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm244@C5:?8 E@ E96 D96C:77’D @77:46]k^2m %96 56AFE:6D H6C6 D6?E 27E6C 2 h`` 42== C6A@CE65 2 A6CD@? H2D D9@E 2E E96 255C6DD 5FC:?8 2 5@>6DE:4 2=E6C42E:@?[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 4@FCE 5@4F>6?ED]k^Am People are also reading… Republicans win all the local races in McDowell County in 2026 elections Could a data center bring more revenue to McDowell County? This local leader says yes Longer wait for Buc-ee’s: Mebane opening delayed until at least early 2028 East Marion, Blue Ridge or Marion Global? Residents can vote on new school name Studs and duds from Carolina Panthers' Week 9 loss to Broncos Update: Republicans win all local races in McDowell County; Greene, Johnson, Daniel reelected International champion to face hometown wrestler in Marion professional wrestling event Foxx's reelection fate may come down to nearly 3,000 provisional ballots McDowell Commissioners hold special meeting Friday morning McDowell commission chairman: We have not spoken with a data center company Hunter's Liver Mush needs help with repairs, rising costs to keep Marion business operating Would listless MLB team trade unicorn shortstop? Blockbuster possibilities Dia de los Muertos returns Saturday to downtown Marion Old Fort's November First Friday brings live music, art and town's first drum circle Mission Ministries Alliance invites McDowell community to take part in ‘Sharing the Abundance’ kAm(2C5 H2D 7@F?5 5625 7C@> 2 8F?D9@E H@F?5] (2C5 H2D =J:?8 @? E96 7C@?E A@C49 @7 E96 >@3:=6 9@>6 H96C6 96 =:G65 H:E9 q=24<3FC?[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 D62C49 H2CC2?E 7@C E96 C6D:56?46]k^AmkAm“y6DD:42 Wq=24<3FC?X DE2E65 E92E D96 D9@E 2?5 <:==65 tC:4 W(2C5X[” E96 D62C49 H2CC2?E D2:5] “y6DD:42 2=D@ DE2E65 E92E E96 8F? H2D :? E96 9@>6]”k^Am Old Fort Police Chief Melvin Lytle said the incident was a domestic situation at 2135 Lackey Town Road. PHOTO BY GINNY HINES kAms6AFE:6D C646:G65 E96 D62C49 H2CC2?E 7@C E96 {24<6J %@H? #@25 C6D:56?46 D9@CE=J 27E6C dib_ A]>] @? $6AE] `g] sFC:?8 E96 D62C49 2 w:89A@:?E yr! ]c_ 42=:36C 92?58F? 2?5 2 s2G:D x?5FDEC:6D ]ba 42=:36C 92?58F? H6C6 D6:K65[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 H2CC2?E]k^Am kAm&?:56?E:7:65 3=F6 2?5 H9:E6 A:==D 2?5 >6E92>A96E2>:?6 H6C6 7@F?5 5FC:?8 E96 D62C49[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 D62C49 H2CC2?E]k^Am kAms6AFE:6D 2=D@ D6:K65 q=24<3FC?’D 4=@E96D[ D9@6D 2?5 4=@E9:?8 7@F?5 ?62C (2C5’D 3@5J] %H@ 46==A9@?6D[ @?6 36=@?8:?8 E@ q=24<3FC?[ H6C6 4@==64E65 2D 6G:56?46] s6AFE:6D 2=D@ E@@< 2 D2>A=6 @7 q=24<3FC?’D s}p 2?5 E@ 2 8F?D9@E C6D:5F6 <:E @? q=24<3FC?[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 D62C49 H2CC2?E]k^Am Sarah Johnson is the courts and breaking news reporter for the Hickory Daily Record. 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Sign up for our Crime & Courts newsletter Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Marion woman charged with trying to steal dog from McDowell County residence The dog's owner provided footage to law enforcement of the reported breaking and entering. Marion man charged with stealing $58,000 tractor in March, arrested in October Shortly after being reported missing, the tractor was found abandoned at a property on Lawing Road in Marion. Cherryville man charged in McDowell County for larceny of $2,2000 Honda ATV The four-wheeler was reported stolen on Aug. 5, according to the McDowell County Sheriff's Office. Old Fort man charged with breaking and entering at Marion warehouse A sheriff's deputy saw a man fleeing from the area following a breaking and entering report. Watch Now: Related Video Tesla Adds Cybertruck Shift Before Major Factory Change Who is Stephen Miller? Meet Trump's new chief of staff Who is Stephen Miller? Meet Trump's new chief of staff Why Tesla is ending Cybertruck production Why Tesla is ending Cybertruck production Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's proposed DC arch Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's proposed DC arch Recommended for you
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Old Fort man charged with breaking and entering at Marion warehouse A sheriff's deputy saw a man fleeing from the area following a breaking and entering report.
