On June 30, 2025, police in Albemarle, North Carolina, responded after 5:30 p.m. to a home on the 1600 block of Amhurst Street where a domestic dispute escalated into gunfire. Officers found two men dead from gunshot wounds: 33-year-old Lucio Carranco and his 34-year-old relative Jesus Carranco. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators arrested 23-year-old Alex Jamies Meras at the scene and booked him on two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder. Authorities said the incident stemmed from a domestic conflict inside the residence but did not publicly detail a motive. Police have not identified additional suspects and have not indicated a broader threat to the public.

Lucio Carranco’s family publicly acknowledged the loss as the community mourned. The investigation and subsequent court proceedings are ongoing. If anyone observed activity at the Amhurst Street residence on the evening of June 30, 2025, or has information about the dispute, please share what is known with local investigators.