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Two arrested in Johnston County shooting

Two men were arrested for shooting into a Johnston County home and striking a man in the abdomen.

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Estrada Martinez and Alejandro Martinez
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Two men were arrested for shooting into a Johnston County home and striking a man in the abdomen.

The suspects, 39-year-old Estrada Martinez and 34-year-old Alejandro Martinez, fled and were later arrested after a traffic stop made by Smithfield Police.

They were charged both with assault with deadly weapon with intent to kill.

The victim's injuries are non-life threatening.

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