Chatham County Sheriff's Office arrests 3 in connection with shooting, one suspect linked to multiple incidents

The Chatham County Sheriff's Office arrested three suspects on Wednesday afternoon in connection with a shooting.

The victim, who was shot around 4 a.m. on July 5, entered Chatham Hospital in Siler City. He told investigators that Mikhell Avion Watson, 18, and a juvenile suspect shot at him while attempting to meet up with Alexis Mason, 24.

While searching Watson's residence, investigators discovered a firearm whose shell casings matched those recovered from the crime scene. Watson is a suspect in four other recent shootings.

Warrants were issued to arrest Watson, Mason, and the juvenile suspect. Watson is charged with felony conspiracy, felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, simple assault, and assault by pointing a gun.

He was issued a $50,000 secured bond and is scheduled to appear in Chatham County District Court on July 17.

Mason is charged with felony conspiracy and felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. She was held on a domestic violence hold and is scheduled to appear in Chatham County District Court on July 17.

The juvenile suspect was taken into secure custody and is charged with felony conspiracy, felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, misdemeanor simple assault, and misdemeanor assault by pointing a gun.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Chatham County Sheriff's Office at (919) 542-2911.