Three Roseboro men are facing a list of felony charges in connection with a home invasion this past weekend, in which a 15-year-old boy was shot.
Lamar Hanif Walker, 24, of 606 N. Pine St., Roseboro; Christopher Javon Parker, 24, of 606 S. East St., Roseboro; and Buddha Victoria, 31, of 2359 Old Mintz Hwy., Roseboro, were all arrested by Sampson County Sheriff’s authorities in the burglary and shooting.
“There are additional arrests expected,” Sheriff’s Capt. Eric Pope said.
Each of the three men were charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, first-degree kidnapping, first-degree burglary, larceny after breaking and entering, possession of stolen goods and felony conspiracy.
All were placed under $750,000 secured bond for the charges.
Walker was also served with an order for arrest from Durham County on a charge of possession of marijuana. He received an additional $500 bond as a result.
The felony charges stem from a home invasion reported just after 6 a.m. Saturday at 7101 Old Mintz Highway, Garland. Investigators said the front door was forced open and items were taken from the home. During the incident, a 15-year-old Magnolia resident was shot. The juvenile was treated at Sampson Regional Medical Center and discharged two days later.
A second victim, Chris Geralodeo Johnson, 27, of the Garland residence, was also at the home at the time but was not injured, Pope said. Items stolen, including a PlayStation 3 with wireless controllers, two large TVs and two yellow nail guns, were his, reports indicate. The items were valued at nearly $2,500.
Pope said a motive for the incident is not being released until other suspects are in custody.
Victoria was the first to be taken into custody, at the Law Enforcement Center on Fontana Street. Walker was arrested at a residence on the 6900 block of Old Mintz Highway and Parker was taken into custody in the parking lot of Hardee’s in Roseboro.
According to reports, a .40-caliber Taurus semi-automatic pistol was seized in connection with Walker’s arrest. A 9mm handgun was seized from Buddha, reports state.
Chris Berendt can be reached at 910-592-8137, ext. 121, or by email at sicrime@myclintonnc.com.