Mooresville man arrested for murder and attempted murder

Jaylene Ty’rese White, 27, has been arrested for murder and attempted murder following a shooting in Mooresville on Friday, September 4.

Deputies responded to a report of gunfire near Oak Breeze Drive, where they found 38-year-old Joshua Obugene with multiple gunshot wounds and 38-year-old Sarah Sharp unresponsive with gunshot wounds. Sharp was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigators stated that White, who was known to both victims, was involved in an ongoing conflict with them prior to the incident.

White was apprehended at a nearby residence by the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team. He faces one count of murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder. He is currently being held without bond in the Rowan County Jail.