HICKORY, N.C. — The Hickory Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a deadly July 4th shooting at a local motel.
Wednesday afternoon, James Houser was charged with the murder of Mary Irvin.
According to police, the 30-year-old mother of four was shot and killed inside a room at the Deluxe Inn.
Employees say Irvin was visiting a guest at the time, but had stayed at the motel in the past.
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