Last Updated on May 22, 2015 8:20 pm
Boone Police continue to investigate the death of a male, found in a parking lot of a local apartment complex.
According to information from Boone Police, on Friday morning (May 22, 2015) at approximately 4:30am, they were notified of a deceased male that was brought to Watauga Medical Center Emergency Department by two individuals. The individuals reported finding the decedent in a parking lot of an apartment complex on Robin Lane.
On Saturday police released the man's name, John Dakota Merriss, 18 years-of-age, of Boone, NC. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mr. Merriss’ death is continuing.
Dave Faherty of WSOC TV tweeted from the scene:
Breaking Boone- death investigation underway after body found near dumpster of apartment. pic.twitter.com/Q1WB0spRw9
— Dave Faherty (@FahertyWSOC9) May 22, 2015
Several inv are on the scene now. Two men at the apartment took the body to the hospital after gruesome discovery pic.twitter.com/EgdwPnB2AH — Dave Faherty (@FahertyWSOC9) May 22, 2015
Investigators say it is an 18-20 year old male. Don't think App student
— Dave Faherty (@FahertyWSOC9) May 22, 2015
Police expanding their crime scene around this pickup truck feed from where the body was found. pic.twitter.com/ioEXkgqco5 — Dave Faherty (@FahertyWSOC9) May 22, 2015
Police getting search warrant now for pickup truck.Student says he and others put friend in back after drinking a lot pic.twitter.com/xelJ59E6U9
— Dave Faherty (@FahertyWSOC9) May 22, 2015
Just learned police plan on also executing a search warrant at one of the apartments here off of Robin Lane — Dave Faherty (@FahertyWSOC9) May 22, 2015
