Iredell County, NC — In the early hours of Thursday, January 16, 2025, deputies from the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting at the intersection of Wiggins Road and Mount Ulla Highway. The call, received around 3:15 a.m., led officers to a victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower abdomen.
Emergency medical services provided care at the scene before transporting the victim to a local hospital. According to investigators, the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute, and the victim and suspect were known to one another.
Evidence and interviews conducted by detectives and crime scene investigators identified the suspect as 33-year-old John Dexter Wines. Authorities say Wines followed the victim’s vehicle, blocked it at the intersection, and initiated a confrontation. During the altercation, Wines allegedly shot the victim before fleeing the scene in the direction of Rowan County.
Further investigation revealed that Wines had been wearing a court-ordered ankle monitor due to previous domestic violence charges. However, he removed the monitor during his escape, reportedly cutting it off.
Arrest warrants have been issued for Wines, and investigators are pursuing leads on his whereabouts. The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has indicated that additional charges may be forthcoming as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about John Dexter Wines to contact the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office at (704) 878-3100.
