A Onslow County road rage murder began with a heated argument that ended when a Marine was shot during a highway confrontation.
According to the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened around 1:30 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of Burgaw Highway and Holly Shelter Road. Deputies arrived to find 31-year-old Dylan Rasmussen suffering from a gunshot wound.
Rasmussen was rushed to Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, where he later died from his injuries.
Authorities say 43-year-old James Wells, of Maple Hill, was later identified and arrested.
WHAT HAPPENED ON BURGAW HIGHWAY
Court documents allege that Wells was driving along the highway when he stopped and got into an argument with Rasmussen, who was riding a motorcycle. During that argument, investigators say Wells pulled out a gun and shot Rasmussen once in the chest.
Wells appeared before a District Court judge Monday morning, where his bond was set at $500,000.
A GoFundMe page created for Rasmussen’s family says he was a United States Marine and a devoted father to his two young sons.
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