Man wanted in Atkinson shooting now in custody

A man wanted in connection to a shooting in Atkinson is in custody.
Published: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:37 AM EDT
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PENDER CO., N.C. (WECT) - A man wanted in connection to a shooting in Atkinson is in custody.

According to the Pender County Sheriff’s Office website, 23-year-old Tyron Markel Allen was arrested Monday, March 20.

Allen has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury and assault by pointing a gun in connection to the March 12 shooting at the Town of Atkinson School Gym.