A Montgomery County man is facing a first-degree murder charge following a deadly standoff in Candor, according to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
The SBI identified the accused as Lorenzo Dumas. Investigators said the standoff began Tuesday, October 20, at a home on Wiley Drive and involved officers from several state and local agencies.
Woman Found Dead Inside Home
After the standoff ended, investigators entered the home and found Wanda Elaine Dumas deceased. Authorities have not publicly released additional information concerning the circumstances of her death.
Lorenzo Dumas was found alive with what investigators described as an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Three Charges Filed
The SBI said Dumas has been charged with first-degree murder and two counts of assault on a law-enforcement officer with a firearm. Additional charges could be filed as the investigation continues.
Tactical teams from North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement and the Moore County Sheriff’s Office responded to the standoff. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and North Carolina State Highway Patrol also assisted.
The SBI is leading the continuing investigation at the request of Montgomery County Sheriff Pete Herron. No additional details were immediately available.
Dumas is accused of the offenses and is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Sources: Sandhills Sentinel and ABC45 News.
