Elm City man charged in brother's death

An Elm City man is accused of shooting and killing his brother on Wednesday afternoon, the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office said.

Charles Robert Hall, 54, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting of 61-year-old Emmett Kenneth Hall. 

The shooting happened outside a home at 6110 Sharpe Store Road.

When deputies arrived on the scene, they found Emmett Hall outside with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Investigators said Charles Hall fled into a nearby wooded area. He was located a short time later with the use of search crews. 

Charles Hall was transported to Wilson Medical Center for treatment of injuries sustained during a fight with his brother before the shooting. 

According to neighbors, the brothers were visiting their nephew who lives at the home.