Shooting Death in Waynesville, Suspect Charged

Waynesville -- May 14, 2024: At approximately 8:30 p.m. last night, the Waynesville Police Department was dispatched

to the residence located at 651 Allens Creek Road

in response to a reported gunshot wound. It was discovered that Jason Abram Caldwell, 45, of Waynesville, sustained multiple upper-body gunfire wounds. Despite survival-saving efforts that were initiated at the scene, Caldwell was pronounced dead.

Presently, this investigation is ongoing. As of now, Mr. Hooper is incarcerated in the Haywood County Detention Center, awaiting his initial court appearance at which a bond will be established.

Editor's Note:* A criminal charge is an accusation, by law, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven in a court of law.