Khari McClelland
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. – Sheriff’s deputies say they have made two arrests in connection to shooting of Marco Kauffman, the Rowan man who was shot in the back of the head during a burglary.
Jalen Turner was arrested and charged with attempted murder. Another man, Michael Dwayne Teasley, is charged with accessory after The fact.
Bond for Turner is set at $3,000,000. Bond for Teasley is $500,000.
Deputies are still looking for 23-year-old Khari Dewayne McClelland in the case.
According to a press release: During the course of this investigation, detectives with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division located the car that was involved in this crime, in Alexander County, and identified McClelland as a suspect.
According to arrest warrants issued for McClelland, officials believe he stole a laptop computer, a desktop computer, an X-Box gaming system, and a firearm.
The Rowan Sheriff’s Investigators enlisted the help of the Statesville Police Department, and were able to recover a computer stolen from the break-in at the victim’s residence, at 4270 Chenault Road in Cleveland.
Monday, Marcus “Marco” Kauffman and his wife Maryanne were returning home from visiting family. The Kauffmans noticed the suspect vehicle parked near their home, and the vehicle appeared to be broke-down. Marcus dropped his wife off at a near-by friend’s house, and returned to offer assistance to the occupants.
When Kauffman returned, he discovered the suspects appeared to be removing items from his home, which included a computer – which investigators say has now been recovered.
Kauffman called 911, and during the call asked the suspects why they were taking his stuff.
During this conversation, Mr. Kauffman told the dispatcher that shots were being fired and the call was lost. Mr. Kauffman was found in his car with a very severe gunshot wound to his head.
The suspects fled the scene with the Kauffman’s property. Marco Kauffman remains in the hospital fighting for his life.
Investigators said Thursday two suspects are known to have been involved in this incident. Detectives are still working to identify the second suspect that was in the greenish blue 1995 Saturn two door coupe with McClelland.
Khari Dewayne McClelland’s last known address is Highland Point Drive, in Harmony, NC. Khari McClelland is known to frequent Statesville, Mooresville, and Hickory.
Investigators say McClelland should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Staff Sergeant Jason Owens (704) 216-8683 or 1st Lieutenant Chad Moose (704) 216-8687, at the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office.
