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Asheville Juvenile Faces Murder Charges
Asheville -- July 14, 2024: APD officers responded to a report of an altercation with weapons at an apartment complex
on Depot Street at approximately 7:22 p.m. on July 13. They discovered a male who was afflicted with severe injuries as a result of the altercation. The victim was transported to Mission Hospital, where they ultimately succumbed to their injuries.
A 17-year-old suspect has been charged with First Degree Murder in connection with a struggle that resulted in the death of a man, as per the Asheville Police Department's consultation with the Buncombe County District Attorney's Office.
The homicide victim has been identified by detectives as Caleb Savon Gilliam (06/04/1995). The next of kin has been notified.
The Asheville Police Department continues to investigate; if you have details about this or any other crime, you can anonymously share information by texting TIP2APD to 847411 (Tip411). You can also contact APD directly at (828) 252-1110.