A Leland man charged with voluntary manslaughter in connection with a fatal Wilmington shooting made his first appearance in New Hanover County court on Wednesday afternoon, with the release of 911 call audio providing further details on the incident.
Aaron Metcalf, 42, posted a $50,000 secured bond on April 29, 2025, and was released from the Brunswick County jail prior to his appearance in court. On Wednesday afternoon, Metcalf waived his right to assigned counsel, having retained James Rutherford as his attorney.
The first appearance follows an incident on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the 500 block of Minnow Way where officers responded to a report of shots fired after an altercation…