Rural Hall, NC – A Rural Hall man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing that left one man dead Wednesday evening, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO).
According to deputies, officers responded to a reported stabbing around 215 Lee Street in Rural Hall on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim suffering from apparent stab wounds. Despite CPR efforts, the victim died at the scene.
Investigators say the stabbing followed an altercation between the two men. Deputies identified the suspect as Justin Scott King, 39, of Rural Hall. King has been arrested and charged with one count of Felony Murder (NCGS 14-17).
King was booked into the Forsyth County Detention Center with no bond and is scheduled to make his first court appearance on Thursday, October 9, at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 205 of the Forsyth County Courthouse.
Chief Deputy Henry C. Gray Jr. said in a statement that the incident appears isolated and poses no ongoing threat to the community. “This arrest demonstrates our unwavering commitment to holding those committing such violent crimes accountable,” he said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office at 336-727-2112 or Text-A-Tip at 336-920-8477. Anonymous tips may also be shared via Crimestoppers at 336-727-2800 (English) or 336-728-3904 (Spanish).
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