Man accused of shooting, killing uncle in Union County home, deputies say

UNION COUNTY, N.C. — Deputies in Union County are investigating an apparent homicide after a man was found dead Friday morning in a home near Marvin.

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Homicide investigation in Marvin neighborhood

The victim, 70-year-old Mousa Nafisi, was found in a home near Newtown Road in the Ladera neighborhood, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office. He was the uncle of the suspect, 25-year-old Basil Nafisi.

UCSO says deputies were responding to a disturbance call at about 9:15 a.m. when they found a man dead “from a possible gunshot wound.”

Deputies said Basil Nafisi was arrested at the scene. He was charged with first-degree murder and was not given a bond.

Investigators have not been able to figure out a motive in the case.

“Sheriff Eddie Cathey extends his deepest sympathies to the victim’s family as they begin to mourn the loss of their loved one,” a statement from the sheriff’s office reads.

Deputies said the incident was isolated and there aren’t any other known threats to the community at this time.

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