Man charged in weekend shooting death of woman in High Point

A man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a woman at a home over the weekend.Carnell Atkins, 46, was charged with first-degree murder following an incident reported around 7:45 p.m. Saturday in the 1100 block of Cassell Street off West Ward Avenue.Michelle Morgan, 47, was found dead inside the home. She had multiple gunshot wounds, High Point police said.Atkins was at the scene when officers arrived, police said. He was detained at the scene and held without bond in the Guilford County Jail.Atkins also faces a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.No other information has been released. The investigation continues.

A man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a woman at a home over the weekend.

Carnell Atkins, 46, was charged with first-degree murder following an incident reported around 7:45 p.m. Saturday in the 1100 block of Cassell Street off West Ward Avenue.


Michelle Morgan, 47, was found dead inside the home. She had multiple gunshot wounds, High Point police said.

Atkins was at the scene when officers arrived, police said. He was detained at the scene and held without bond in the Guilford County Jail.



Atkins also faces a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.



No other information has been released. The investigation continues.