Man Charged With First-Degree Murder in Killing of 5-Year-Old Boy on Bicycle

Funeral, vigil planned

Darius Sessoms of North Carolina was arrested and charged with the murder of Cannon Hinnant, a 5-year-old boy. Wilson Police Department

A 25-year-old North Carolina man was charged with first-degree murder on Wednesday for the killing of 5-year-old Cannon Hinnant in front of his home in Wilson.

Cannon was found suffering from a gunshot wound on Archers Road on Sunday night and lifesaving efforts failed.