2Vanceboro, NC – A man wanted for murder and arson is on the run after allegedly stabbing a Craven County deputy inside a Bojangles restaurant bathroom Wednesday morning before fleeing on foot.

The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Dominic Liam Connelly, was last seen wearing dark clothing and running toward the Bailey Lane Apartments behind the restaurant.

Authorities say Connelly is considered armed and dangerous and warn the public not to approach him under any circumstances.

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Murder suspect Dominic Connelly allegedly stabbed a Craven County deputy at a Bojangles in Vanceboro

Connelly is wanted for the killing of his grandmother, 72-year-old Patricia Lopedote, in a house fire on October 25

A manhunt involving multiple agencies is underway, with a reward offered for Con

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