Teen charged with first-degree murder in Asheville double homicide

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A second man has now been charged in a shooting that left two people dead.

The Asheville Police Department says they have charged 18-year-old Amar Colia Clark, of Asheville, with first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the murders of Javon Brown and Deonte Ellison.

ASHEVILLE POLICE IDENTIFY VICTIMS, PERSONS OF INTEREST IN FATAL, DOUBLE SHOOTING

Clark was arrested Thursday, May 21, 2020, afternoon in south Asheville without incident and is currently in the custody of the Buncombe County Detention Center under no bond.

ONE PERSON ALLEGEDLY INVOLVED IN FATAL MERRIMON AVENUE SHOOTING IDENTIFIED

Brown and Ellison were shot and killed on May 8, 2020. Authorities say on May 8, at around 9:15 p.m., they were dispatched to the Wendy’s on Merrimon Avenue in reference to a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, they found 23-year-old Javon Malik Brown, of Asheville, who had been shot multiple times. Brown passed away on scene.

A short time later, officers located a vehicle that had crashed at the intersection of Merrimon Avenue and Chestnut Street. Inside the vehicle, officers found a second gunshot victim. 19-year-old Deonte James Ellison, of Arden, was transported to Mission Hospital but succumbed to his injuries there.

JUVENILE CHARGED IN MERRIMON AVENUE FATAL SHOOTING

On May 18, authorities announced a juvenile had been arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to first-degree murder. NCGS Chapter 7B prohibits the release of any identifying information regarding juveniles.

This case remains under investigation. If anyone has any information concerning the incident, they are encouraged to call the Asheville Police Department (APD) at 828-252-1110.

This is a developing story. Check back at wlos.com for the latest updates.

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