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Man arrested in fatal Harnett County shooting

Antonio Dre'wan Jones, 19, of 65 Lariat Road in Parkton was charged Sunday afternoon with second degree murder.

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Man arrested in fatal Harnett County shooting
CAMERON, N.C. — A man was arrested Sunday afternoon in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning.

Deputies said they responded to an emergency call about 3:45 a.m. and found the man at 52 Romona Collins Court in Cameron. He appeared to have a gunshot wound to the chest.

The victim, who was identified as Cheyenne Anthony Smith III, 18, of 681 Brooks Mangum Road in Cameron, was taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, where he died.

Antonio Dre'wan Jones, 19, of 65 Lariat Road in Parkton was charged Sunday afternoon with second degree murder. He is currently being held at the Harnett County Detention Center without bond.

Deputies said that Smith and Jones were acquainted and that Jones lived in Harnett County until recently.

Anyone with information about the crime is asked to contact Detective Brad Abote at 910-893-0156 or 910-83-9111.

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