Whiteville Police have charged a man with attempted murder after an assault today (Thursday).
Altrell Wuanjah Baldwin, 23, of 207 Talbot St. Whiteville, faces a single charge of attempted first degree murder, according to Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach. He was held under no bond.
WPD responded to the Kings #1 at 416 S. J.K. Powell Boulevard Thursday after a call about a man being injured, according to a press release. James Walters sustained a serious laceration to the neck, and was taken to Columbus Regional by private vehicle. He was listed in serious condition, the release said.
Officers found Baldwin walking along North Martin Luther King Boulevard and took him into custody without incident.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 910.643.5111.
