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Two Men Charged in Killing of Kart Racing Champion During Targeted North Carolina Home Invasion

Detectives call the break-in a targeted robbery, with a first court appearance set for Nov. 12.

Overview

  • Tyler Weaver, 25, a two-time 2018 Maxxis national karting champion, was fatally shot during an Oct. 24 home invasion in Forest City.
  • Police say the incident was a robbery that appeared targeted, and Weaver’s fiancée, Nevaeh Quintero, escaped and alerted authorities.
  • Quitez Lamare Watkins, 35, was arrested by a regional fugitive task force on Nov. 3, and Jaquavious Antwan Craig, 26, surrendered the same day.
  • Both suspects are charged with first-degree murder and are being held without bond as investigators pursue additional leads.
  • Authorities credit a multi-agency effort for the arrests, and media reports citing court records note prior criminal histories for the suspects.