HICKORY, N.C. — Police are searching for a man who is believed to have killed a woman in Hickory Friday night.
Hickory police are searching for 30-year-old James Davide Houser after discovering a woman dead in a hotel room on Friday.
Officers responded to a call about an unresponsive woman at the Deluxe Inn at 325 Highway 70 SW at 6:40 p.m. Friday.
They identified 30-year-old Mary Elizabeth Ervin as the deceased victim. Police said she was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Police have obtained a murder warrant and are actively searching for Houser. They have asked that anyone with information on his location call 911 or 828-328-5551.
The investigation is active and ongoing, police said.
No additional details have been made available.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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