From Asheville Police Department:
The Asheville Police Department, in consultation with the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office, has charged a 17-year-old suspect with first degree murder following a fight that left a man dead.
Detectives have identified Caleb Savon Gilliam (06/04/1995) as the homicide victim; next of kin has been notified.
The Asheville Police Department continues to investigate; if you have details about this or any other crime, you can anonymously share information by texting TIP2APD to 847411 (Tip411). You can also contact APD directly at (828) 252-1110.
Note: The name of the arrestee will not be listed because of being a juvenile. The juvenile has been turned over to the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
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