ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — UPDATE: The Elizabeth City Police Department said the man accused of killing three people and injuring three others during a shooting was arrested.
Ricky Lewis Etheridge Jr., 34, was taken into custody in Norfolk, Virginia and transported to the city jail on Wednesday, Dec. 15.
Etheridge was wanted on three counts of murder after a shooting incident that happened on Dec. 2.
The three people who died were 18-year-old Jaquan White, 39-year-old Takeyia Berry, and 3-year-old Allura Pledger. The police department said additional charges are pending related to the three people injured.
Etheridge is being held without bond. His court appearance is set for Friday in Norfolk.