On June 10, 2024, at about 3:15 p.m. police in Newton, North Carolina, found 51-year-old Kelvin Jerome England inside a vehicle stopped at a stop sign at South Brady Avenue and East A Street with an apparent gunshot wound. Emergency responders attempted life-saving measures but England was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say the incident occurred near a bank and close to the Newton Recreation Center, where children were present, though the bank was not involved.

Police arrested 28-year-old Bricson Cliffton Lineberger of Newton at the scene and charged him with felony murder; he was taken into custody and held without bond with an initial court appearance set for June 11, 2024. England was a longtime Hickory resident who owned England Brothers Auto Detailing for 28 years and graduated from Newton-Conover High School and Lenoir-Rhyne University. He is survived by his father, brother, daughter, grandson, nephew, girlfriend, and other family.

Authorities have not released the motive or detailed circumstances leading to the shooting. If anyone knew Kelvin, saw the area around South Brady Avenue and East A Street that afternoon, or has information relevant to the investigation, please come forward.