Two men arrested and charged with murder in connection with 2023 Jacksonville killing | News

According to OCSO, Alameen Hamm, 26, and Michael Holmes, 29, were arrested in connection with the murder of 36-year-old Christopher McKinnon.

On the night of August 28, 2023, at approximately 11:53 p.m., Onslow County officers responded to a reported shooting near 2126 Pony Farm Road. When they arrived, they found McKinnon lying in a ditch with multiple gunshot wounds. Onslow County EMS personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.

Since that night, the OCSO General Crimes Unit and Crime Scene Investigation Unit have been working to bring justice to McKinnon's family.

After months of collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and working with other law enforcement agencies, detectives identified Hamm and Holmes as prime suspects.

On May 28, 2024, detectives arrested Hamm after a short chase, the OCSO said. He is charged with murder and conspiracy in connection with McKinnon's death.

Shortly thereafter, on August 2, Holmes was arrested by the United States Marshals Service in High Point and subsequently charged with murder and conspiracy.

Both suspects are currently being held without bail at the Onslow County Detention Center.

“These arrests are a critical step in solving a senseless act of violence,” said Onslow County Sheriff Chris Thomas. “We want the community to know that public safety is our priority and that investigations of this nature require a thorough, methodical approach. We hope these arrests bring some satisfaction to the victim's family as we move forward with the pending legal proceedings.”

Thomas also urged the public to remain vigilant and report any additional information that may assist in this ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective C. Cintron at 910-455-3113 and reference case number 2023008824.