Three charged with first-degree murder in fatal New Hanover County stabbing - WWAYTV3

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina
Saltwater Marine parking lot, 6100 block of Carolina Beach Road
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Incident type
Assault, Robbery

Summary

Assault Wilmington North Carolina in Wilmington, North Carolina: Adam Travon Smith, 23, was fatally stabbed in New Hanover County, North Carolina. He was found in the parking lot of Saltwater Marine in Wilmington before 7 a.m. on June 16. Deputies initially responded to the 6100 block of Carolina Beach Road, and their investigation led them across the highway to Hanover Pines Nature Park. Three suspects — Flores, Sprouse, and Stanley — have been charged with First-Degree Murder, Conspiracy-Felony, and Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon in connection with Smith's death.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Adam Travon Smith Unknown Fatal
Flores, Sprouse, and Stanley At-fault party

Original reporting

Three charged with first-degree murder in fatal New Hanover County stabbing - WWAYTV3

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