Detectives investigating double homicide in Henderson Co.; person of interest in custody

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Latest on this story: Henderson County authorities confirm 27-year-old Garrett Robert Eley has been identified as the suspect in a double homicide that took place Sunday evening in Hendersonville. Eley has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree kidnapping.

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Detectives with Henderson County Sheriff's Office were on the scene Sunday night just past 11:30 p.m. investigating a double homicide, officials said.

On Sunday, Nov. 21 at 9:32 p.m. the Henderson County E-911 center received a call regarding an assault with gunshots at 39 Beaumont Drive in Hendersonville.

Officers determined upon arrival that two people had been fatally shot, officials said.

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Detectives with the HCSO Major Crimes Unit were on-scene and said a person of interest had been taken into custody.

Officials said a preliminary investigation showed this was an isolated incident that resulted from a domestic disturbance.

Sheriff Lowell Griffin said this was an isolated incident and there is no further threat to the community.

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The sheriff's office said the investigation is ongoing.

This story will be updated and additional details will be released when they are made available.