Man charged with murder after fatally shooting girlfriend in St. Pauls, NC
Roman Morales, 34, faces a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of Sucoria Howard following a domestic argument. He turned himself in and was denied bond.
St. Pauls man held without bond after girlfriend shot dead following argument
A 34-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after fatally shooting his girlfriend at a home on McLean Street in St. Pauls, North Carolina, wpde.com reports.
Roman Morales is accused of killing Sucoria Howard, also 34, during an argument at the residence. Police Chief Michael Owens said the shooting occurred at around 7 p.m. Thursday.
After the shooting, Morales left the home with his three children, leaving Howard's children inside. He subsequently turned himself in to authorities, Owens confirmed.
Morales appeared before a judge Friday morning, where his bond was denied. He is currently being held at the Robeson County Detention Center without bond.
Investigators determined that an argument preceded the fatal shooting. Authorities have not released additional details about what prompted the dispute.
The Robeson County Sheriff's Office assisted the St. Pauls Police Department in the investigation.
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