Erika Williams

Charlotte

Assignment Desk eEditor and Digital Content Producer at WCNC-TV (Charlotte, NC)

NC journalist. Assignment desk editor and digital content producer for WCNC Charlotte. Formerly, the state's general assignment reporter for Courthouse News.

Articles

Mass shooting investigation underway in Catawba County, at least 12 victims confirmed

5 days ago | wgrz.com | Erika Williams

HICKORY, N.C. — One person is dead and 11 others were hurt in a mass shooting early Sunday morning near Hickory, the Catawba County Sheriff's Office said. The deadly shooting happened at around 12:45 a.m. Sunday morning. Authorities found 12 gunshot victims at 1125 Walnut Acres Drive in the Mountain View area of southwest Catawba County. One person has died, while another remains in critical condition, officials said. The deceased victim was identified as Shawn Hood, 58.
Mass shooting investigation underway near Hickory, NC; at least 12 victims confirmed

6 days ago | kgw.com | Erika Williams

HICKORY, N.C. — One person is dead and 11 others were hurt in a mass shooting early Sunday morning near Hickory, the Catawba County Sheriff's Office said. Twelve people were shot with one victim confirmed dead and another in critical condition, according to police information as of 9 a.m. The deadly shooting happened at around 12:45 a.m. Sunday morning. Authorities found multiple gunshot victims at a home Walnut Acres Drive in the Mountain View area of southwest Catawba County.
Deadly I-77 crash claims teen's life and hurts three others

6 days ago | wcnc.com | Erika Williams

TROUTMAN, N.C. — A crash on Interstate 77 North left one person dead and three others injured, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The deadly crash happened around 10:20 p.m. near mile marker 43 in Iredell County. Investigators say a Hyundai Santa Cruz and a Dodge Caravan were partially stopped in the left lane due to an earlier crash when tragedy struck.
Crash on I-77 in Iredell County claims life of Conover man

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Erika Williams

Local News A passenger died in a crash on I-77 in Iredell County, with charges pending for the driver. Author: Erika Williams Published: 1:36 PM EDT May 31, 2025 Updated: 1:36 PM EDT May 31, 2025 MOORESVILLE, N.C. — A passenger died following a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 77 South in Iredell County on Friday evening, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 8:20 p.m. near mile marker 39, south of Mooresville.
Charlotte police find person shot dead in car on North Graham St.

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Erika Williams

Local News This is Charlotte's second deadly shooting on Saturday morning. Author: Erika Williams Published: 6:07 AM EDT May 31, 2025 Updated: 6:11 AM EDT May 31, 2025 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person was found dead in a car with gunshot wounds early Saturday morning in north Charlotte. The shooting happened around 2 a.m. at the intersection of North Graham Street and Craighead Road in the North Tryon Division. Officers found a victim inside a vehicle who had been shot.
Charlotte house fire leaves 1 with life-threatening injuries

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Erika Williams

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Parent charged with assaulting Randolph Middle School principal

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Erika Williams

Local News A Randolph Middle School parent is charged in connection with an assault on principal Jennifer Schroeder. Author: Erika Williams Published: 1:25 PM EDT May 30, 2025 Updated: 1:25 PM EDT May 30, 2025 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte parent is facing criminal charges after allegedly assaulting two school officials at Randolph Middle School in southeast Charlotte, according to court documents obtained by WCNC Charlotte.
Boone hit-and-run suspect arrested after bicyclist seriously hurt

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Erika Williams

BOONE, N.C. — A 21-year-old Greensboro man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist seriously hurt on Thursday evening. Alejandro Facundo was taken into custody after Boone police officers investigated the collision that occurred near the intersection of US Highway 421 and Bamboo Road. Police found an injured bicyclist and determined the car involved in the crash had fled the scene, prompting an investigation to locate the driver.
Boone names Daniel Duckworth as new police chief

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Erika Williams

BOONE, N.C. — The Boone Town Council announced this week that Daniel Duckworth has been chosen as the new chief of police for the Boone Police Department. Duckworth, who has been serving as interim chief since January, was officially named to the permanent position during the May 28 Town Council meeting. He takes over from former Chief Andy LeBeau, who retired at the end of 2024.
Pedestrian hit by car, seriously hurt in southwest Charlotte crash

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Erika Williams

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