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The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man accused of stabbing to death a convenience store clerk in Garner on Friday.

Alexander Leon Herrera, 18, of Garner, is charged with murder, first-degree kidnapping and robbery with a dangerous weapon, according to the sheriff’s office.

At around 5:06 p.m. Friday, officers responded to the Murphy’s Express gas station at 4993 N.C. 42 West in Garner. There they found a store clerk, 19-year-old William Hayden Fitzpatrick of Clayton, who had been stabbed multiple times. He was found dead when the police arrived.

Additional deputies and detectives responded to the scene and began investigating the death.

Arrested and Charged

Herrera was taken into custody and interviewed by detectives. After being arrested and charged, he was booked into the Johnston County Jail without bail. His first appearance in court was on Monday morning.

He was charged with murder, first-degree kidnapping and robbery with a dangerous weapon, according to the statement.

The Sheriff’s Office did not say if the two teens knew each other or what led to the stabbing. The N&O has asked for more details about the incident. Herrera is being held without bond at the Johnston County Jail.