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'Armed & dangerous' man arrested, charged with Elizabeth City murder

Lorenzo Santiago Cedeno Jr.
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ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — A man died and another is still in the hospital following a shooting in Elizabeth City over the weekend.

Detectives with the Elizabeth City Police Department and the Chesapeake Police Department arrested Lorenzo Santiago Cedeno Jr. on Tuesday.

Cedeno was arrested on one count murder, one count attempted first degree murder, possession of a stolen firearm and possession of a stolen vehicle.

Cedeno was processed and transported to the Chesapeake City Jail with no bond.

Just after midnight on Sunday, officers with the Elizabeth City Police Department were called to 1403 River Road where they found two men had been shot multiple times, according to a press release.

Emergency medical personnel took both men to Sentara Albemarle Medical Center.

One of the men, 40-year-old Tavori Fletcher, died from his injuries on Sunday, police said. The second man, a 35-year-old, was moved from Sentara Albemarle Medical Center to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He is still in the hospital.

Police said the suspects in the case left the area before officers got to the scene. Authorities are still working on leads to identify potential suspects in the case.

An investigation is still underway, and anyone with information is asked to call the Elizabeth City Police Department at 252-335-4321 or the Crime Line at 252-335-5555.

There are no further details to release at this time.

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