Two arrested for 2021 homicide of Gastonia man throughout focused house invasion

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Two males have been arrested for the homicide of Trakus Pratt in 2021, based on the Gaston County District Legal professional.

Elijah Hill and Jacquez Morrison have been every charged with first-degree homicide and conspiracy to commit theft with a harmful weapon in reference to Pratt’s murder.

Pratt, 30, was shot and killed during a ‘targeted home invasion’ on Raindrops Highway round 12:30 a.m. on June 12, 2021.

Pratt was a father and a fiance. He welcomed his second little one per week earlier than he was killed.

In July 2021, three individuals have been arrested for Pratt’s homicide however in February 2022, the costs have been dismissed on account of ‘newly found, exculpatory proof.’

Hill and Morrison appeared earlier than a District Courtroom Choose on Tuesday for a primary look, and they’re at the moment being held with out bond. The District Legal professional’s Workplace has but to resolve whether or not to hunt the dying penalty.

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