Asheville Man Charged in Shooting

Asheville -- March 8, 2024: Detectives with the Asheville Police Department charged a man with shooting another

man following a fight Thursday afternoon.

Around 2:01 p.m. on March 6, APD Patrol Officers responded to a report of a gunshot wound to a male in the 380 block of Long Shoals Road. Responding authorities discovered the victim in the neighboring area, suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm. Buncombe County EMS brought him to Mission Hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. 

Following an inquiry, Kenneth Nathaniel Leckron (07/25/1993) was charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill and Firearm by Felon.

Detectives are asking for the public's help in locating Leckron. He is described as a white male, 30 years old, 5’9”, around 170 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. His tattoos include “FIRST” over his left eyebrow, “FAMILY” over his right eyebrow, a family crest on the front side of his neck, and multiple tattoos on his arms. If anyone sees Leckron, please do not approach him; he is considered dangerous.

If you know Leckron’s whereabouts, please contact APD at (828) 252-1110. To submit an anonymous tip, please use the TIP2APD smartphone application (search "Asheville PD" in your app store) or by texting TIP2APD to 847411.

Editor's Note:* A criminal charge is an accusation, by law, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven in a court of law.