Jacksonville, NC – Dylan Rasmussen, a 31-year-old U.S. Marine, was shot and killed during a road rage incident on Sunday afternoon. The shooting occurred around 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of Burgaw Highway and Holly Shelter Road.
James Wells, 43, is accused of shooting Rasmussen in the chest during a verbal altercation while both men were on motorcycles.
The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies found Rasmussen with a single gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.
Details surrounding the argument remain unclear. The sheriff’s office confirmed the shooting was related to a road rage incident and noted that Wells fled the scene after the altercation.
Wells has been charged with second-degree murder and is being held on a $500,000 bond. District Attorney Ernie Lee expressed concern over the impact of such violent behavior on families and communities.
Onslow County Sheriff Chris Thomas urged the public to avoid escalating confrontations with aggressive drivers. A GoFundMe created for Rasmussen’s family highlights his dedication to his children and his service as a Marine.