In Smithfield, an 18-year-old, Carmire Andrew White, faces felony assault charges after allegedly stabbing Linwood Junior Raynor in the neck. The incident occurred during an altercation at a local address and was reported on the afternoon of January 3rd. Authorities say the suspect fled the scene, only to be apprehended later in a nearby field. The 40-year-old victim is currently stable after being rushed to WakeMed with serious injuries. Investigators are still exploring the motives behind this violent encounter as the community remains shaken by the event.
