Asheville -- October 5, 2026 -- Detectives with the Asheville Police Department have charged an additional suspect in connection with a spring shooting that left one person wounded.
The charges stem from an ongoing investigation into an April 26 incident at a residence on Atkinson Street, where one victim sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Following continued investigation, investigators identified 29-year-old Trevon Demarkus Stone as an additional suspect.
Authorities have formally charged Stone with multiple offenses:
Felony Attempted First-Degree Murder
Felony Conspiracy to Commit First-Degree Murder
Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury
Felony Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
Misdemeanor Injury to Personal Property
Stone is currently being held in federal custody on separate, unrelated charges.
The Asheville Police Department continues to investigate the incident and urges anyone with information regarding this case or other recent shootings to reach out:
Call the Asheville Police Department directly at (828) 252-1110.
Submit an anonymous tip using the TIP2APD smartphone app (search "Asheville PD" in the app store).
Text an anonymous tip by sending TIP2APD along with your message to 847411.