Man attacks his brother with hatchet, NC sheriff says
Summary
Assault Kinston North Carolina in Kinston, North Carolina: A man attacked his brother with a hatchet at a mobile home park on the 2000 block of Ham Street in Kinston, North Carolina, on Friday, June 19, 2026. The victim sustained injuries to his left upper arm and was taken to UNC Health Lenoir for treatment, where he remained hospitalized. The attacker, Linwood Carlton, 40, of Kinston, retreated to a bedroom and defied orders to surrender before being taken into custody with the help of pepper spray. Carlton was charged with felony attempted first-degree murder, felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill/inflicting serious injury, and resisting a public officer, and is being held without bond.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Linwood Carlton | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
Man attacks his brother with hatchet, NC sheriff says | Charlotte Observer