Man Shot Dead on Granada Street in Asheville; Two Suspects Sought

Eric Lee Anderson Lordman Jr., 27, was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds near Granada Street, Asheville, early Saturday. Police say the killing was targeted and two suspects are being sought.

Asheville Man Found Dead After Early-Morning Shooting on Granada Street

Grenadastar.com reports that the Asheville Police Department (APD) is investigating a homicide that claimed the life of a 27-year-old man in the early hours of Saturday, March 7.

Officers responded to a report of a gunshot wound victim near Granada Street at approximately 12:20 a.m. On arrival, they found Eric Lee Anderson Lordman Jr. deceased from multiple gunshot wounds.

Police Captain Joe Silberman said investigators recovered critical evidence at the scene that led them to the suspect's vehicle. "We believe there were two perpetrators to this. We have a lot of evidence to go through. Our forensic technicians processed that scene, recovered a lot of physical evidence," Silberman said.

A subsequent search warrant yielded additional evidence, according to Silberman. APD believes Lordman was specifically targeted and has stated there is no broader threat to the public.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Asheville police at 828-252-1110. Anonymous tips can be submitted by texting TIP2APD to 847411.

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